Space 134 Park Project Clears Major Funding Hurdle

Glendale, CA · May 13, 2026

Happy Wednesday—the marine layer is lingering over the Verdugos this morning, but it should burn off just in time for the lunch rush on Brand.

📰 The Lead

The ambitious "Space 134" project, which aims to cap a stretch of the Ventura Freeway with a 24-acre signature park, just moved a significant step closer to reality. The City Council confirmed last night that a new $25 million federal infrastructure grant has been finalized, specifically earmarked for the first phase of construction between Central Avenue and Brand Boulevard. This initial "Gateway" section will provide much-needed green space and a pedestrian bridge to reconnect neighborhoods long divided by the freeway trench. While the full vision remains a multi-year endeavor, this funding allows the city to begin the bidding process for site preparation. Expect to see surveyors and soil testers near the 134 corridor as early as next month as the technical groundwork begins.

🏙️ Local Pulse

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☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 74°F · Low 57°F — Overcast
    • Keep a light sweater handy until the clouds break around noon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Brand Library: Courtyard Concert Series — Brand Library & Art Center, 6:00 PM Local jazz quartet performs under the arches—bring a blanket and snacks.

  • Alex Theatre: Classic Film Screening — Alex Theatre, 7:30 PM A rare 35mm projection of a Golden Age noir filmed right here.

  • Burbank: Mid-Week Trivia Night — Lincoln Beer Company, 7:00 PM Short drive for craft brews and highly competitive pop culture questions.

  • Pasadena: Guided Garden Walk — Arlington Garden, 10:00 AM Learn about drought-tolerant landscaping at this hidden Mediterranean-style public space.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Grand Central Air Terminal Once the primary airport for the Los Angeles area, this 1928 landmark saw Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart walk its halls. Now meticulously restored, the Zigzag Moderne building features a control tower that no longer directs planes but serves as a striking architectural anchor for the Disney Grand Central Creative Campus.

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