Faircrest Heights Community

P. O. Box 35103, Los Angeles, California 90035

March 24, 2015

Rob Galanti
RP Realty Partners, LLC
550 South Hope Street, Suite 2200
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Dear Mr. Galanti:
Residents of the Faircrest Heights Community are deeply disappointed to learn of the loss of the La
Cienega Farmers Market at the corner of La Cienega and 18th Street. The Farmers Market is an
important resource providing fresh fruit and vegetables in an area that is surrounded by fast food. In
addition it brings financial benefits to adjacent businesses and to the vendors. Equally important is its
centralized location for the Faircrest, Crestview, and other Mid-City and West L.A. communities. It
is within walking distance for many residents.
We are asking that you allow the Thursday afternoon Farmers Market to stay in its current
location, or if that proves impossible that you at least give the Farmers Market ample time
(90-120 days) to find another nearby location. Unless the Farmers Market can move directly to
another nearby venue (with no lapse in market days), they risk having to close. That would be a
tremendous loss for our neighborhood.
We are asking our 10th district councilmember, City Council President Herb Wesson, and his staff to
work with you, the Farmers Market management, and other local property owners/managers on a
good solution and on timing that will work for all.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,

Laura Anderson
President
cc: City Council President Herb Wesson
Carrie Miner, President, Model Neighborhood Program