August 2023 Updates The project team will provide an informational presentation to the Regional Planning Commission on the Metro Area Plan in preparation for the upcoming public hearing on 9/13. No action is being taken by the Commission during this report. MAP Director’s Report – 8/23/2023 Meeting Location: 320 West Temple St., Hall of Records, […]| LA County Planning
Who you are, what you look like, and where you live continue to be determining factors in a person’s quality of life and access to opportunities. Given that LA County Planning serves the most populous and diverse county in the nation, it is all the more imperative that planning for equity be embedded in all […] The post Equity and Planning: Case Studies from LA County Planning appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan (WSGVAP or Area Plan) team hosted a community visioning workshop at La Crescenta Library for the unincorporated community of La Crescenta-Montrose. The event was attended by community stakeholders who had an opportunity to take part in the visioning process. Participants’ knowledge about the […] The post La Crescenta-Montrose Visioning Workshop appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan (WSGVAP or Area Plan) team hosted a community visioning workshop at Temple City Library for the unincorporated communities of East Pasadena-East San Gabriel and San Pasqual. The event was attended by 7 participants who had an opportunity to take part in the visioning […] The post East Pasadena-East San Gabriel and San Pasqual Visioning Workshop appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
Originally part of the Rancho San Pascual, which gives the unincorporated community area its name, San Pasqual experienced earlier development of infrastructure compared to other communities in the West San Gabriel Valley (WSGV) Planning Area due to its proximity to Pasadena. Historically, San Pasqual largely mirrors the development patterns of southern portions of Pasadena and […] The post Community Spotlight: San Pasqual appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
Location and Development Pattern The South Monrovia Islands comprise a cluster of unincorporated communities, namely North El Monte, East Arcadia, Mayflower Village, Bradbury, and South Monrovia Island, situated within Los Angeles County. These communities are bordered by Monrovia and Bradbury to the north, Arcadia to the west, Temple City to the southwest, El Monte to […] The post Community Spotlight: South Monrovia Islands appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
Location and Development Pattern The area of La Crescenta-Montrose encompasses the historically separate communities of La Crescenta and Montrose. La Crescenta, the larger of the two subareas, is located to the north of I-210. The grid of La Crescenta runs parallel to I-210, which gives the community a diagonal orientation. Montrose, located to the south […] The post Community Spotlight: La Crescenta-Montrose appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
The boundaries of the East Pasadena-East San Gabriel unincorporated planning area were relatively undeveloped in the late 19th century. Similar to much of the San Gabriel Valley, East Pasadena-East San Gabriel was originally dominated by large farm tracts and citrus orchards, however by the mid-1920s, the area was advertised as a growing suburb. The 1920s […] The post Community Spotlight: East Pasadena-East San Gabriel appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
September 2023 Updates Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing on 9/13 at 9am The Metro Area Plan project will be presented at the Public Hearing for the Regional Planning Commission on 9/13/23. The 9/7/23 supplemental staff report and attachments, including the Final EIR document for the project can be found by clicking here .In addition, some new fact […] The post September 2023 Updates appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning
For additional information about the Visioning Workshops for the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan, please visit: https://planning.lacounty.gov/long-range-planning/wsgvap/events/ The County needs your input! Share your thoughts and ideas on what the community should look like in the future by participating in the visioning process for the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan. Tell us your […] The post Visioning Workshops, West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan appeared first on LA County Planning.| LA County Planning