South Robertson

We are watching a neighborhood being born in South Robertson. Between the 10 Freeway and Pico Boulevard, and Beverwil Drive and La Cienaga, a cluster of small communities surrounded by much larger neighborhoods such as Culver City and Beverly Hills, have long been isolated by freeway and major thruways. These residential communities collectively are a microcosm of Los Angeles' long overlooked hyper diversity, from Persian to Russian Jews, to Sikhs and Coptic Christians, among Caucasians, Latinos and African Americans.

Through its heart, Robertson Boulevard has divided the evolving neighborhood, both geographically as well as economically. To the west is the upper crust with its gated communities and winding streets; to the east are blue-collar workers and dilapidated apartment complexes. Pico Boulevard is lined with chabads, temples and Jewish businesses, producing a rich walking community that Robertson hopes to one day share.

With the formation of the South Robertson Neighborhoods Council, the communities are both excited and nervous at the new venture of creating a unified neighborhood. Initiatives to beautify the streets, to improve the Robertson business corridor, and to create common spaces are bringing communities together, while making others wonder: Who are my new neighbors?

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Workmen's Circle Mural: A More Beautiful and Better World in South Robertson

The entire history of the left wing/liberal/progressive/activist side of the American Jewish experience can be seen, in a microcosm, at the corner of Robertson and Horner.

A Kosher Slice of Pico-Robertson

The professor of planning at USC and author of "Urban Tomographies" documents the Jewish enclave in slices.

Pat's Restaurant

It's almost a rite of passage among the Latino staff that at first they will either offend, or be offended by, the religious behaviors of the customers.

MexiKosher Restaurant

In a community known for its strict adherence to kosher rules, good Mexican food had been hard to come by.

Guru Ram Das Ashram

In the late 1960s, Yogi Bhajan emigrated to Los Angeles and began promoting the lifestyle of Kundalini Yoga

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

Reportedly founded in the first century, the Coptic (meaning "Egyptian") Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world.

Beverlywood

Beverlywood may sound like the name a corner market located at the intersection of certain well-known boulevards, but those who live in the area know it as an exclusive hidden gem among the many neighborhoods that make up our vast city.

La Cienega Heights

Located immediately to the east of Beverlywood, the La Cienega Heights neighborhood stands in stark contrast to its immaculately upper class neighbor.