Mid-City Crenshaw Vision + Implementation Study

On February 4, 2009, the Los Angeles City Council adopted the CRA’s Mid-City Crenshaw Vision + Implementation Plan (Item No. 27). The Plan was adopted with 14 votes (14-0-1), allowing the use of $1,000,000 toward the construction and installation of public improvements in the Vision Plan area on Crenshaw Boulevard.

For more information on the adoption of the Plan, please visit the LA City Council website.

City Council File

The Mid-City Crenshaw Vision + Implementation Plan is now available. Click here to download: Draft Vision Plan 081124

If you wish to obtain the document at a higher resolution, please contact the Mid-City Corridor Community Redevelopment Office or Urban Studio.

On November 20, 2008, the Mid-City Crenshaw Vision + Implementation Plan was presented to the CRA Board of Commissioners seeking approval for various action. The presentation given by CRA project manager, Michelle Banks-Ordonne and city planner, Steven Jones summarized and highlighted key points of the Vision Plan, including the Green Street, zoning and planning recommendations, identity, workforce and economic development among many other points. Additionally, the project team and many members of the community came out and spoke to support the adoption of the Plan. Following the public comment period, the CRA Commissioners unaminously approved various action of the Mid-City Crenshaw Vision + Implementation Plan.

For more information regarding the CRA Board of Commissioner Meeting Agenda, please visit the CRA website and click on “Meetings & Agendas.”

Urban Design Presentation

These materials were developed by Urban Studio for the Community Workshop #3 on 04/26/2008. Click here to download PDF: US CW3 PPT

Streetscape Concept Presentation

These materials were developed by Ah’be Landscape Architects for Community Workshop #3 on 04/26/2008. Click here to download PDF: Ahbe CW3 PPT

The third and final Mid-City Crenshaw Community Workshop held on April 26 was attended by over 40 participants. Community Redevelopment Agency - Los Angeles (CRA) and consultant team presented a Draft Vision Plan and Streetscape Concepts based on the comments and ideas we received at the previous two workshop and from ongoing task force meetings.

We appreciate your ongoing participation and effort in the Visioning process. Your input has been valuable and important to shaping the future of Crenshaw Boulevard and we continue to welcome more feedback and comments as we put together the final recommendations.

Don’t forget to attend the final Mid-City Crenshaw Vision and Implementation Study workshop this Saturday, April 26 from 10am - Noon at the Crystal Room of the West Angeles Church, North Campus. Based upon community input and comments received at previous Workshops, our team plans to share a range of ideas that we think could be appropriate for Crenshaw Boulevard. We would like to hear what you think of these concepts. Come out and participate as your feedback is valuable in developing a vision plan and implementation program for the future of Crenshaw Boulevard.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Time: 10am to Noon

Location: West Angeles Church, North Campus, Crystal Room, 3045 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles

Click here to download flyer: Community Workshop #3 Flyer

A recent article published on March 10, 2008 titled “Creativity Counts” in the Los Angeles Business Journal highlighted the demand of industrial markets throughout the Southern California region. Cities such as Sylmar and Pamona are capitalizing and benefiting from the construction of new developments with tenants eager for space. The new buildings are more “modest-sized owner-user projects” for businesses to operate. This model has attracted startup companies and existing operators in need of more space.

This type of development is just one of many ideas that can be possible along Crenshaw Blvd. Most importantly, we want to hear from you on your thoughts and ideas on jobspace.

The second Mid-City Crenshaw Community Workshop held on March 1 was attended by over 50 participants. Community Redevelopment Agency - Los Angeles (CRA) and consultant team presented a preliminary Vision Plan that was draft from the comments and ideas we received at the first workshop and from the task force.

Following the presentation, participants discussed ideas about the draft Vision Plan and provided valuable input to refining their vision of Crenshaw Blvd. We appreciate everyone’s participation as it is critical in helping to shape the future of the Crenshaw community.

Community Workshop #2 PowerPoint Presentation

Click here to download PDF: Community Workshop #2 PPT

Community Workshop #2 Green Infrastructure PowerPoint Presentation

Click here to download PDF: C Wrkshp 2 Ahbe PPT

DRAFT VISION PLAN

PDF Files: Vision Plan & Intensity Diagrams

Between March 20-25, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) held four public meetings at various locations within the Crenshaw-Prairie Transit Corridor Study Area. They updated the public on their preliminary decision based upon feedback and comments during the scoping period in October 2007.

The MTA has proposed to use Light Rail Transit (LRT) technology on a preferred route from Aviation Blvd along the Harbor Subdivision RR and connecting north along Crenshaw Blvd to Exposition Blvd where it will meet with the Expo Line. Further studies will examine potential connections along Wilshire Blvd and other alternative routes through Inglewood.

To find out more on the decision, you can read several published articles or visit the MTA website.
Los Angeles Times - New Rail Line Will Tie into Where?

Daily Breeze - Crenshaw Ligh-Rail Route Picked

The project team recently held a team charrette working collaboratively to generate the next phase of ideas for the upcoming Community Workshop #2 based on the comments we received from the public and task force. Your comments are important and if you did not get a chance to attend our previous workshop, you can leave comments on this website as well.