JULY 7TH LUCE WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED:
TAKING CHARGE OF OUR FUTURE |
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Please join the City of Santa Monica for a Community Workshop to ensure the Land Use and Circulation Element achieves the community's needs and priorities.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30-9:30PM
WHERE: Civic Auditorium, East Wing 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica 90401
Please RSVP to ensure adequate facilities |
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION IN THE LUCE |
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The highest priority of the Land Use and Circulation Element is the preservation of the City's residential neighborhoods. On June 2nd, nearly 100 residents came together to discuss Neighborhood Conservation tools and strategies [DOWNLOAD the presentation]. If you would like to comment on what attributes make your neighborhood a great place to live, please email us! A summary of comments, ideas and suggestions generated at the workshop will be available soon. |
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LUCE UPDATE PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL
On May 12th, staff presented an update on the LUCE process to the City Council. The presentation included information on the status of the project and expected milestones, as well as updates on the EXPO Light Rail, the Downtown and Civic Center planning effort, Neighborhood Conservation, and the much anticipated traffic model. [DOWNLOAD the presentation]
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PREPARATION OF THE LUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS NOW UNDERWAY
In accordance with state requirements, a public scoping meeting was held on May 18, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The public comment period was April 24-May 26 and a draft EIR is anticipated for release in Fall 2009 [DOWNLOAD the EIR Scoping presentation]
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EXPOSITION LIGHT RAIL BOARD IN FAVOR OF COLORADO ALIGNMENT
[Santa Monica Daily Press] DOWNTOWN L.A.-Officials with the Exposition Construction Authority on Thursday got the green light from its board of directors to continue pursuing Colorado Avenue as the route the light rail will take through Santa Monica.
The authority will now spend the next several months responding to the roughly 3,000 pieces of communications it received during the draft environmental impact report's public comment period, which ended March 27. [Read more of this article from the Santa Monica Daily Press]
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SUMMARY OF THE LUCE STRATEGY FRAMEWORK
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Now available for download is a synopsis of the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) Strategy Framework, reviewed by City Council in July, 2008. This new summary document describes the key principles of the LUCE and how they relate to the vision expressed by the Santa Monica community. |
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VIEW THE LONG RANGE PLANNING SCHEDULE
A new long range schedule for the completion of the LUCE is available for viewing. DOWNLOAD the document.
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IT'S HERE! THE LUCE STRATEGY FRAMEWORK
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Click below to download individual chapters of the LUCE
Over the last few years, the Community & the City have worked intently together to develop a cohesive and inclusive vision for the future of Santa Monica.
Please join us at the upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meetings to share your thoughts on the LUCE strategy.
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Catch Up on the Recent LUCE Presentations.
Click on any of the below links...
(It may take a few minutes to download the PDF presentations)
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FINAL LUCE PRESENTATION BRIDGES HOUSING, ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES FOR CITY'S LONG TERM FUTURE |
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The community workshop on April 2nd wrapped up the public outreach series on the development of the Land use and Circulation element (LUCE) update. Over 100 residents, members of the business community, and others participated in this event that included economic and policy analysis on the proposals for future modifications to the City's land use districts and transportation strategy. View the LUCE Policy and Decision Making Framework to see how it all comes together to preserve and protect our neighborhoods, while enhancing the quality of Santa Monica.
Download the entire LUCE presentation (or watch the entire workshop video). You can also download a summary of comments produced from the event.
Additional presentations, videos and summary reports on the entire LUCE effort can be viewed in our LIBRARY.
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| Transportation Workshop Draws Big Crowds, Big ideas from Community |
On Saturday, March 1, over 100 Santa Monicans commented on the Circulation Element's plans, programs and policies in a open house format that put them in direct contact with staff and the long-term strategies to improve transportation and mobility in our city. Read the summary of comments and suggestions. |
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| Below are some of the maps and presentation materials featured at this workshop. Click on any of the images below to DOWNLOAD the full sized version |
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Street Network |
Transportation Demand Management |
Transit System |
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Walking in Santa Monica |
Bicycle Network |
Automobile Network |
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Learn, Research, and Understand the Plan
This website contains an extensive library of LUCE reports, presentations, and documents that track the development of the Plan from its infancy in 2004 to present day. Check out our LIBRARY
------------------------- PARTICIPATE in Shaping the Future!
See how the Santa Monica Community has actively participated in the various workshops, festival, meetings, and symposiums related to the Land Use and Circulation Element Update. Check out our PARTICIPATE pages
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News and Discussion
Learn about the community's vision in the Emerging Themes Report, and the Opportunities & Challenges Report. Or review the lessons learned in the PC Speaker Series
------------------------- Using This Website
This site will serve as your one-stop portal for all information and collaboration connected to the LUCE Project. Use our "search" field to locate information, or refer to our comprehensive site index.
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