In the 1980s, the heart of the redevelopment effort was the inception of the Academy Project, with an investment of $350 million, highlighting the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The Chamber became the Universal City/North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1985. In 1987, the Chamber formed the San Fernando Valley Charitable Foundation, now a separate organization that sponsors many charitable events, among them the popular 5K/10K Universal Backlot Run. The UCNH Chamber has continuously selected an Honorary Mayor, starting with Glenda Farrell in 1938. Some of the notable people who have served as Honorary Mayors have been Gene Autry, Gordon Jenkins, Elise Harmon, Arthur Wong, Yvonne De Carlo and Andy Griffith. Today's Honorary Mayor, Miss Beverly Garland, has graced us with her "reign" since 1973.

Today, the UCNH Chamber, with its numerous committees and Board of Directors, is moving toward its 100th year of service to the community. The NoHo Arts District is growing rapidly. We have a new North Hollywood police station and plans for much more growth, development and expansion, including $531 million for the CRA project, a LANI project and the downtown Academy project, to name just a few. Development is under way at the Robinson's-May Valley Plaza regional shopping center and Campo de Cahuenga Historical Educational Center.