Santa Monica's Airport Could Become A Spectacular New Park, But Who Pays For It?
New plans envision a sprawling park with nature trails, sports facilities and community spaces, but questions remain about how to fund it. The city of Santa Monica has unveiled a draft illustrative master plan to transform the 192-acre airport property into a metropolitan park, combining natural habitats, recreation, arts and cultural activities. The proposal is part of the multi-year planning effort led by the city and design firm Sasaki. The City Council approved a motion to explore creating a nonprofit Great Park Conservancy, which could raise private donations and support the park's long-term operations. The new master plan divides the former airport site into eight interconnected districts, each designed around a different combination of recreational, environmental and community uses. The design also seeks to connect the future park with existing recreational spaces. The plans remain illustrative rather than final, but could change as further feedback and environmental review is gathered.
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The city's draft illustrative master plan, unveiled at an Oct. 17 community event, proposes transforming the approximately 192-acre airport property into a metropolitan park combining natural habitats... [7400 symbols]
