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I have three properties, one in Canoga Park, one in Woodland Hills, and the other in Hidden Hills. Only three miles a part between the first two, but those three miles seemed a world apart just a couple of years ago. In the mid 90's Canoga Park had a gang infestation which got mitigated when LAPD implemented a gang injunjunction that destroyed a well entranched local gang, and increased their presence by constructing the Topanga - West Valley Police station in Canoga Park on Shoenborn Street. Canoga Park has the avg 1500 sq. ft. Cinderella homes on relatively large lots. Most of the home owner are aging and the community is in transition. The recent economy collapse shook up housing in a positive way, opening up the path for developers to come clean up these gems and reintroduce them on the market. The values in turn for these homes has jumped significantly especially for the folks that purchased in 2011. Young 30 somethings have been moving in with their familes in droves to these newly refurbished homes. Gentrification always happens with the intoduction of bike lanes, and this has happened on Canoga Avenue that runs north and south with Ped lanes, adjacent to the Orange line BRT system. There are modern apartments going up along the bus line that will continue to improve the quality of life. The ongoing problems in the City stem from the old apartments that line Roscoe and Parthenia which have a lot of Section 8 housing and are home to mulitple families. These folks dont have much civic pride nor do they take care of their buidlings and surrounding areas. Like Echo Park, Silverlake and other neighborhoods in transition, these small pockets will continue to be a challange to Canoga Park and its growth. Tons of great eateries opening up aswell. I would like to correct the folks providing their input on the Porn Industry. Canoga Park could benefit from that tax base, but the accolade actually goes to our neighbors in Chatsworth. The one industry that is starting to thrive again is the Aviation and Aerospace industry which has been around for sometime. Canoga Park is like many cities. Lost but not forgotten. It is going through a cycle where the old are passing on and the young are picking up. And with the younger educated employed capable people moving in, their demands for improved services, public schools, and general ammenities will continue to improve this gem in the West Valley. Stay Tuned!