The Crestview Neighborhood Association (CNA) was formed over 15 years ago by a group of concerned residents who wanted to improve the neighborhood. At the time the crime rate was high, graffiti, vagrancy, and litter were common, and the quality of life was at risk. Trees, so prevalent now, were few.
It was agreed that this would be an association of all residents who were interested in working together. It would include both homeowners and renters within the area bounded by La Cienega Blvd. on the east, Robertson Blvd. on the west, the south side of Pickford on the north, and the north side of Sawyer on the south. Each residential household was entitled to one membership (one vote) and annual dues were set at a nominal amount.
CNA has been instrumental in reducing the high crime rate through the establishment of the Crestview Patrol Against Crime (CPAC), a group of neighborhood volunteers trained by the LAPD, and in improving street and traffic conditions, beautifying the neighborhood, controlling the proliferation of liquor stores, and other projects that mobilized residents for a common benefit.
Today, as then, the CNA newsletter is published and distributed to all neighbors and periodically there are general meetings on topical issues to which everyone is invited. All neighbors are encouraged to participate in Crestview activities and to become members of the association. Volunteers are welcome to work with the Board and all others for the betterment of our neighborhood.