DRAFT CONCEPTS OPEN HOUSE

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Thank you for helping plan the future of your community. The open house presents draft ideas for the future land use of four Westside Community Plan Areas: (1) West Los Angeles, (2) Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, (3) Venice, and (4) Westchester-Playa Del Rey. These draft ideas were developed based on past community feedback, issues identified in the community, and local and state policy directives around housing, climate change, and land use. 

We’ve included interactive maps and online feedback forms to make it easy for you to share your comments. You can take as much time as you’d like reviewing the content and providing your feedback. Feel free to use the tabs at the top to navigate to the content that most interests you. Feedback can be provided through the feedback form found in the 'Submit Comments' section that can be accessed through navigation menu. The comment period for feedback on the Draft Concepts is now over. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the Draft Concepts.

Draft concepts webinars were held on July 14 and July 16, with a Spanish webinar on July 21. The webinars provided an opportunity for community stakeholders to ask questions of Planning Staff.  

 Review Draft Concept webinar materials here. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATES AT:

The Westside Community Plans are made up of four Community Plan areas. The map below shows the boundaries of these four Plan areas.

The Guiding Principles have informed the formation of the following Westside Community Plan Updates draft concepts. The Guiding Principles seek to create sustainable, equitable, inclusive and healthy communities for residents, workers, and visitors of the Westside. The Guiding Principles are still draft, and will be included in the updated Community Plan policy documents.

The following emerging vision statements and draft concept maps were developed through a combination of community input, regional and local policy objectives, and the Planning Department's analysis of existing land use, zoning, and development patterns.

Please note, these draft concepts are provided for informational purposes and we welcome and encourage you to give feedback. Nothing has yet been adopted as part of the Plan Update process.

Please consider the information presented as reference for you to provide us with additional comments. 

Welcome to West Los Angeles! The West Los Angeles Community Plan area spans approximately 7.1 square miles and is located on both sides of the 405 Freeway. It is intersected by both the Metro E Line (Expo) and the future D Line (Purple). The West Los Angeles Community Plan currently in effect was adopted in 1999. The Community Plan area includes the neighborhoods of West Los Angeles, Century City, Pico-Robertson, Cheviot Hills, Rancho Park, Tehrangeles, and Sawtelle. Please continue below to explore the historical timeline, emerging vision statement and draft concepts for the West Los Angeles Community Plan Update.

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“West Los Angeles is a vibrant community of unique, diverse neighborhoods with thriving employment and cultural offerings. Building upon its multiple residential legacy neighborhoods, the plan welcomes improved open space, increased walkability, and appreciation for historic and cultural preservation, while acknowledging the need for multiple forms of housing. With consideration for the evolution of work and technology, the plan envisions industrial and mixed-use commercial areas gradually evolving to ensure access to quality jobs, housing equity, and environmental sustainability for current and future generations.”

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Welcome to Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey! The Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan Area spans approximately 8.2 square miles. It is intersected by the 405, 10, and 90 Freeways, and by the Metro E Line (Expo). It is also bisected by a narrow strip of Culver City along Washington Boulevard. The Plan includes portions of the Ballona Creek, Ballona Creek Bike Path, and Ballona Wetlands. The Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan currently in effect was adopted in 1997.

Please continue below to explore the historical timeline, emerging vision statement, and map concepts for the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan Update.

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"Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey represents three distinct neighborhoods that, together, enhance the quality of life for diverse populations in the area. These communities share a history of community involvement and appreciation for the cultural legacies that represent Los Angeles. Its regional location, mix of land uses, and topography, create an advantage for connectivity to quality jobs, multiple housing opportunities, access to coastal and ecological resources, and to expanding Metro systems. Building upon the City’s goals, the Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey Community Plan envisions increased equitable housing options, reduced climate impacts, and strengthened economic vitality for current and future generations to prosper."

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Welcome to Venice! The Venice Community Plan area spans approximately 3.1 square miles and extends mainly from Lincoln Boulevard to the Pacific Ocean. It includes neighborhoods such as Millwood, Oakwood, the Venice Canals, and the Oxford Triangles. Additionally, much of the Venice Community Plan area is within the Coastal Zone and must be in compliance with the provisions and requirements of the California Coastal Act. The Venice Community Plan currently in effect was adopted in 2000. Please continue below to explore the Venice Local Coastal Program, historical timeline, emerging vision statement, and map concepts for Venice.

The Local Coastal Program (LCP) is a policy and regulatory document required by the California Coastal Act that establishes land use, development, natural resource protection, coastal access, and public recreation policies for the Venice Coastal Zone. As part of the Community Plan Update, the Venice LCP is being developed as the coastal planning tool for the area. 

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“Venice represents a neighborhood defined by individuality, innovation, and eccentricity. Building upon its existing eclectic architecture and vibrant beach lifestyle, the plan is focused towards a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive coastal community. Recognized as a coastal asset, the plan fosters a vision that encourages residents and visitors to be responsible stewards of the Pacific Ocean, coastal resources, and shared open spaces to ensure that a healthy environment is at the foundation for a more livable and resilient community for all. The Venice community envisions playing a key role to advance equitable housing opportunities, reduce climate impacts, and strengthen economic vitality for current and future generations to prosper.”

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Welcome to Westchester-Playa del Rey! The Westchester-Playa del Rey Community Plan area spans 8.2 square miles. The Community Plan area includes the neighborhoods of Westchester, Playa del Rey, and Playa Vista. Additionally, parts of the Community Plan area are within the Coastal Zone and must be in compliance with the provisions and requirements of the California Coastal Act. The Westchester-Playa del Rey Community Plan currently in effect was adopted in 2004.

Please continue below to explore the historical timeline, emerging vision statement, and map concepts for Westchester-Playa del Rey.

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"The Westchester-Playa Del Rey community is rooted in the early history of the modern aerospace industry, as well as the subsequent rise of WWII era suburban development. Today, beyond its proximity to LAX, the community is characterized by academic anchor institutions, major job centers, large industrial sites, growing transit access, and natural ecological resources such as the Ballona Wetlands, Coastal Bluffs, and beaches. As we look to the future, the community envisions a Westchester-Playa Del Rey that is an economically thriving, socially equitable, and ecologically sustainable and resilient place for all those who may live, work, and/or play in the area."

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The City of Los Angeles' General Plan Land Use Element is composed of 35 Community Plans. Each Community Plan contains policies reflecting a future vision for neighborhoods and designates land for a range of uses, including jobs, housing, transportation, open space, and amenities.

The Plans inform community stakeholders of the type of development that will be permitted, highlighting the various densities and intensities, and outline strategies for how to accommodate population growth. Plans are also used to guide decision-making when projects are proposed. For these reasons, Community Plans are important tools in the development of the City, and it is important that they are updated regularly.

The Community Plan Update is made up of three main components: (1) the Community Plan text document, (2) the General Plan Land Use Map and (3) the Implementation Tools.

• 70 events hosted and attended by staff
• 3,124 community members participating in outreach events
• 4,337 total stakeholders receiving regular emails

Thank you for joining us. We’d appreciate if you took a few minutes to provide us with comments with regards to the proposed vision and draft map concepts, as well as feedback on your online experience. Please fill out the embedded survey feedback form below or click on the button to open up the form in a separate window. The comment period for feedback on the Draft Concepts is now over. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the Draft Concepts.

You may also submit any comments to planning.thewestside@lacity.org or mail-in your comments to planning staff at LA City Hall 200 N. Spring Street, Room 667, LA, CA 90012

Your comments are very important, and will assist our team as we continue to refine the proposed plans and develop tools, such as zoning, to help implement the plans. As a reminder we are in the Share phase of our outreach process. We are planning a series of virtual office hours for each Community Plan area to continue our conversation regarding the draft concepts, and later we will be hosting the Scoping Meeting for the Westside Plans’ combined Environmental Impact Report.

Thank you again for your participation and input!

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