The mission of Pueblo Nuevo Development is to provide opportunities for economic and educational advancement for the residents of the greater MacArthur Park neighborhood.
History and Vision
Pueblo Nuevo Development is creating a ladder out of poverty for children and families living in one of Los Angeles’ poorest neighborhoods. PND is a nonprofit community development corporation formed in 1993 as part of a grass roots effort led by founder Philip Lance to build a new community with local residents. During the 1990s the organization focused on small business enterprises including a thrift store and a worker-owned janitorial company.
Beginning in 1999, the organization initiated a school-anchored community development strategy founding Camino Nuevo Charter Academy. Since then PND has acquired and renovated properties to serve as schools for 1600 Camino Nuevo students in preschool through high school. In keeping with its community development strategy, PND has worked with the school to create strong parent support programs and community health services.
These efforts have had a significant impact on individual lives, on the streetscape, itself with stunning architecture, and on the very future of our City.
Completed Projects
| Camino Nuevo Elementary --Total Development Costs: $2.3 million Camino Nuevo Middle School --Total Development Costs: $5.2 million Camino Nuevo High School --Total Development Costs: $17.6 million Camino Nuevo Preschool --Total Development Costs: $5.2 million |
Contacts
Philip J. Lance
Philip J. Lance
President & Executive Director of Pueblo Nuevo Development
Founder & President of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
PO Box 17778
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-413-3838, ext. 112
plance@pueblonuevo.org