Mid-City Crenshaw Vision & Implementation Study

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.

Community Workshop #2 Flyer

March 1, 2008, you are invited to attend the second in a series of three workshops to help develop a vision and concept plan for a key segment of Crenshaw Boulevard from the I-10 freeway to Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Urban Studio, the urban design consultant for the Crenshaw Vision and Implementation Project, and Ah’be Associates, the landscape consultant for the Project, recently presented an analysis of land use, urban design and streetscape constraints and opportunities for the Crenshaw district north of Martin Luther King Boulevard to the Project Task Force. Task Force members provided valuable feedback in response to the consultant presentations. The presentations are attached below for your consideration and feedback. Look at the presentations, ask questions, post feedback, and we will respond!

Urban Studio PowerPoint Presentation

To download a PDF version of the boards click here: TF Mtg #4: Urban Studio PPT

Constraints & Opportunities Presentation Boards

These Boards were also developed by Urban Studio for the Task Force meeting on 02/06/08. If you have questions, comment below and we will try to answer them. To download a PDF version of the boards click here: Constraints & Opportunities

Streetscape Opportunities & Constraints PowerPoint Presentation

These materials were developed by Ah’be Landscape Architects for the Task Force meeting on 02/06/08. Again, we want to know your point of view with regard to greening Crenshaw Boulevard. Tell us. To download a PDF version of the Ah’be presentation click here: TF Mtg #4: Ahbe PPT

A fourth public meeting has been added to the Crenshaw-Prairie Transit Corridor Study. Please attend at the time and location most convenient for you.

Public Meeting #1:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae St. in Inglewood

Public Meeting #2:
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
US Bank Community Room, 5760 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles

Public Meeting #3:
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles

Public Meeting #4:
Monday, February 25, 2008
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles (90010)