New Funding Secured for the Space 134 Freeway Cap Park

Glendale, CA · April 20, 2026

Happy Monday—if you’re heading toward the 134 this morning, expect some minor delays near Central Avenue as crews refresh the lane markings. It’s a beautiful morning to grab a coffee and enjoy the crisp spring air before the afternoon sun takes over.

📰 The Lead

The ambitious vision to "cap" the Ventura Freeway is moving from artist renderings toward actual blueprints. The city has officially secured a significant federal infrastructure grant this morning, earmarked specifically for the final design phase of Space 134. This project aims to construct a 24-acre park directly over the freeway, effectively stitching together neighborhoods that have been severed by concrete for decades.

For residents, this means the long-discussed "green stitch" is no longer just a pipe dream. The park is designed to feature event spaces, walking trails, and much-needed canopy cover for the downtown core. While heavy machinery won't be on-site this week, this funding milestone triggers a series of public design workshops starting next month, where we will get to weigh in on the specific amenities—from dog parks to amphitheaters—that will eventually sit above the traffic.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Brand Boulevard Lane Refresh Underway Public Works crews are out today repainting crosswalks and turn lanes along the northern stretch of Brand. Expect intermittent lane closures between Glenoaks and Mountain through 3:00 PM.

  • Student Scientists Sweep Regional Awards Glendale Unified middle schoolers took home top honors at the regional science fair over the weekend. Their winning projects, focused on local drought-resistant landscaping, will be displayed in the district office lobby starting this afternoon.

  • Verdugo Mountains Trail Maintenance Update Volunteer crews are finishing brush clearance on the lower Verdugo Motorway today to prepare for fire season. Hikers should watch for workers near the trailhead, though all paths remain open for your midday workout.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 74°F · Low 52°F A classic spring day is on tap. The morning marine layer should burn off by 10:00 AM, leaving us with a bright, clear afternoon perfect for a walk through the neighborhood.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Preschool Storytime Central Library, 222 E Harvard St 10:30 AM A Monday staple for local parents; it’s a great way to get the little ones out of the house and engaged with the library’s newest arrivals.

  • Pasadena: Afternoon at the Norton Simon 411 W Colorado Blvd 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Just a ten-minute drive to see one of the world's most remarkable private art collections on a quiet Monday when the crowds are thin.

  • Community Chess Night Chess Park, 227 N Brand Blvd 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dust off your opening gambit and head to the pass-through park for some casual games under the neon lights. All skill levels are welcome.

  • Burbank: Trivia Night at Tony’s Darts Away 1710 W Magnolia Blvd 8:00 PM A short hop over the border for craft beer and some of the most competitive (but friendly) trivia in the Valley.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Le Mesnager Barn at Deukmejian Wilderness Park Tucked away at the northern end of the city, this stone barn is a rugged reminder of our agricultural roots. Built in the 1910s by French winegrowers, the structure survived the 1933 earthquake and multiple wildfires. It’s the centerpiece of a 709-acre park that offers some of the best views in the county. Did you know the stones used to build it were gathered right from the surrounding Dunsmore Canyon? It’s a perfect spot to contemplate how much the valley has changed while the mountains stay exactly the same.

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