The Region - News from Sept. 9, 1987

An analysis of blight of three areas in West Hollywood has been ordered to determine whether the city qualifies to establish a redevelopment district. The 90-day study, authorized by the West Hollywood City Council, will be a parcel-by-parcel examination of economic, physical and social conditions in the Studio area, at the eastern end of the city; the Fairfax area, adjacent to the Studio area, and the Doheny Triangle, at the western end of the city. The Studio and Fairfax areas are located between La Brea and Fairfax avenues along Santa Monica Boulevard. The Doheny Triangle is bounded by Melrose Avenue and San Vicente and Santa Monica boulevards. Under state law, a redevelopment area must be a community burden that cannot be reversed by private enterprise alone. A district is established to enable the city to freeze property taxes, issue bonds and redevelop the blighted area.