 Tree Planting: KYCC’s Tree Planting crews install FREE street trees throughout Koreatown and central Los Angeles to help buffer the interface between automobile and pedestrian traffic. KYCC places emphasis on planting trees near schools and in all areas that have little or no trees. All tree planting is done in accordance with policies established by the Los Angeles Urban Forestry Division. Since 2007, KYCC has planted over 6,000 street trees. To request a tree planting in your neighborhood, please fill out this permission to plant form. For more information, please email trees@kyccla.org or call 213-743-8750. Some geographic restrictions apply.
- Tree Distribution through Million Trees Los Angeles: Through a partnership with the Mayor’s Million Tree Initiative and the Los Angeles Conservation Corp, the Koreatown Youth and Community Center will distribute up to seven free trees to property owners in the city of Los Angeles. Click on the link to learn more about how to request trees delivered to your property.
- Tree Care and Maintenance Services: KYCC provides “post-planting” tree care services for community groups, Neighborhood Councils, and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). These services include watering at regular intervals, rebuilding berms, re-staking, and adjustment of ties. For more information, please call Irma Garcia at 213-743-8750.
- Graffiti Removal: KYCC crews remove graffiti seven days a week throughout Koreatown. KYCC upholds “zero tolerance”standards against graffiti for Koreatown residents and business owners in the form of free graffiti removal services in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles, Office of Community Beautification (OCB). Each month, KYCC removes over 50,000 square feet of graffiti. Most graffiti is removed within a 24-hour time framefrom both public and private locations. Requests for service can be made by calling the City hotline (311) or by emailing cleanup@kyccla.org. For more info, call Isaias Beles at 213-743-8750. Some geographic restrictions apply.
- Community Cleanup: KYCC performs over 100 small- to medium-size cleanups every year, resulting in over 4,000 bags of trash being removed from the streets. Cleanups focus on areas around parks, schools, and major corridors. Some cleanups are performed by volunteers while others are with corporate partners. For more information, email cleanup@kyccla.org or call 213-743-8750.
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