As part of the overall direction given by the Los Angeles City Council in the aftermath of the civil disturbance of l992, the Westlake Recovery Redevelopment Project was included as part of a larger area targeted for recovery and revitalization.

The Westlake Recovery Redevelopment Project Area was adopted May 18, l999 and contains approximately 633 acres. The Project Area is generally bounded by Olympic Boulevard on the south, Hoover Street and Benton Way on the west, 3rd Street and Beverly Boulevard on the north, and Witmer Street and Union Avenue on the east.

The goal of the Westlake Recovery Redevelopment project is to encourage economic development, develop new housing opportunities, rehabilitate existing residences and businesses, and improve public services and infrastructure.