The public is invited to attend the first community workshop to discuss the Livable West Long Beach Plan and Green Terminal Island (TI) Plan on Saturday, Dec.6, at 10am at Silverado Park, located at 1545 W. 31st St.
“The goal of both plans is to improve the quality of life in west Long Beach,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “These outreach events will allow for a combination of community engagement opportunities and a collaboration with local stakeholders.”
The City of Long Beach has begun two key planning efforts that are expected to have a major impact on enhancing the quality of life in West Long Beach, according to the City. The Livable West Long Beach Plan will establish a comprehensive strategy to ensure that existing improvement measures found in plans such as the I-710 Community Livability Plan and the Mobility Element, are funded and implemented throughout the west corridor of the city. The Green TI Plan will define the community’s vision for converting the TI Freeway into a local serving road with an associated greenbelt, according to the City.
“The Westside Livability Plan is a collaborative effort between the City and west Long Beach residents to engage the community in addressing decades of disproportionate impacts from port activity,” 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga said. “This outreach provides west Long Beach residents with a meaningful opportunity to shape their neighborhoods into healthy, vibrant, and livable communities.”
Funded by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, the Livable West Long Beach Plan will build on and complement existing community initiatives. Made possible by a grant provided by Caltrans, the Green TI Plan will address long-standing community health concerns and reduce freight movement impacts to adjacent neighborhoods.
For email notifications and status updates regarding the project or to get involved, visit lbds.info/westlongbeachplan .
Source: City of LB
