Nic Cha Kim and Kjell Hagen complete the “Gallery Row” proposal on June 17, 2003. Through the support of the Arts, Aesthetics & Culture (AAC) Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC), the “Gallery Row” proposal is formally introduced to the public at the first annual DLANC Block Party in Hope Park on June 25, 2003.

Los Angeles City Council members Jan Perry (CD9) and Antonio Villaraigosa (CD14) champion the “Gallery Row” proposal and make a joint motion on July 22, 2003 to designate the area between 2nd and 9th Streets and Main and Spring Streets in Downtown Los Angeles as Gallery Row. The motion is adopted by The City of Los Angeles City Council on July 29, 2003 (Council File Index: 03-1571).