The Arts & Economic Development Division creates and manages a range of programs that support and develop a vibrant local economy, including business attraction, retention and expansion; economic planning and forecasting; expanding the City's economic base in tourism and the urban art program.

Programs & Initiatives

Film West Hollywood
Learn how to make your property available as a filming location and sign
up to participate in the Film West Hollywood program. A partnership between 
the City of West Hollywood Film Office and the West Hollywood Marketing &
Visitors' Bureau.

Pop Up Art Guide
In an effort to support the active use of vacant spaces, the City has developed a
Pop-Up Art Guide for property owners and artists to learn about the benefits of
allowing artists to use vacant spaces and the regulatory process to ensure a
successful collaboration.

Capital Project
Get details about the City's capital projects: West Hollywood Park Master
Plan; The New West Hollywood Library; Plummer Park Master Plan and; the City
Hall Automated Parking Garage and Civic Plaza.

This system provides the user 24/7 access to City Hall. Before submitting a request, you may want to check out their FAQ section as you may find the answer to your questions.

Economic Impact Studies

Arts & Culture  - The City of West Hollywood is thrilled to release the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Study[PDF] conducted by Americans for the Arts. The study demonstrates the impact of the nation's nonprofit arts and culture industry on our local, state and national economies. This is the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind ever conducted. For more information contact Andrew Campbell, Cultural Affairs Administrator at acampbell@weho.org 

Fur Ordinance - The Economic Development & Special Projects Division is conducting an Economic Impact Study of the recently passed Fur Ordinance.

To learn more, contact Laura Biery, Economic Development Analyst at lminnich@weho.org.