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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

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Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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join us: district9@longbeach.gov @rexrichardson facebook.com/rexrichardsonlb

www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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join us: district9@longbeach.gov @rexrichardson facebook.com/rexrichardsonlb

www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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join us: district9@longbeach.gov @rexrichardson facebook.com/rexrichardsonlb

www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

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Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

ROADMAP TO THE RENAISSANCE

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www.insidedistrict9.com

Community Workshop #1: Houghton Park Master Plan community planning retreat

City of Long Beach submits proposal for MTA call for projects for Artesia Blvd Revitalization Phase 1.

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project, Phase 1: Groundbreaking, 12-month construction timeline begins.

Community Workshop #2: review draft Houghton Park Master Plan

Host Houghton Park Master Plan Youth Focus Group

Artesia Blvd. Open Streets proposal: site visits and interviews with SCAG

Focus Group Meetings and Site Analysis: advise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Focus group meetings with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, constraints, public improvements and private investment needed to attract new residential, commercial, and community service development.

SCAG Open Streets Event: planning and outreach.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: community and stakeholder outreach

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: presentations to Committees and City Councils

SCAG Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration Event

Community Presentation: final revisions of Houghton Park Master Plan

Submit Houghton Park Master Plan for approval (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council)

Houghton Park Community Center conceptual design presentations

9th District Open Space Master Plan Community Outreach meetings

9th District Open Space Master Plan Kick-Off: community input

Houghton Park Community Center Kick-Off: engage community on vision and process

Houghton Park Master Plan implementation begins: community’s vision and feedback start to come to life!

Houghton Park Community Center final design and approval

9th District Open Space Master Plan completed, approval process begins (Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council).

De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project Phase 1 Complete

Councilmember Rex Richardson and City of Long Beach submit grant proposal to SCAG for a May 2016 Open Streets and Complete Streets Demonstration.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan 1-year planning phase initiated (Gateway COG, the City of Long Beach, and local cities).

Artesia Blvd. Master Plan information gathering and needs analysis.

Initial Atlantic Avenue public visioning. Timeline of the public bidding process created.

SCAG announces Open Streets project winners.

Artesia Blvd. Revitalization Phase 1: MTA announces approved projects.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan review: initial plans and diagrams.

Gateway COG Artesia Blvd. Master Plan: finalized

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) developed and released.An RFQ will be released to identify a pool of qualified potential developers.

Uptown Development Conference and RFQ Pre-Submittal Briefing: review RFQ submittal requirements, City’s and District 9’s objectives, present project schedule.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes: evaluation of teams and proposals

Development Team begins community engagement and development process.

City approves top-ranked Development Team.

Engage Empower Revitalize

road to the renaIssance symbols:

REvITALIzATION MILESTONES

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PARks AnD OPEn sPAcE sTRATEgy

1. gATEwAy cOuncil Of gOvERnMEnTs - ARTEsiA BlvD. MAsTER PlAn Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach are working with the Gateway COG to address community needs by developing a comprehensive Artesia Boulevard Corridor Complete Street Evaluation and Master Plan to enhance the sustainability of the neighborhoods along Artesia Blvd. and address transportation needs.

2. scAg gRAnT – ARTEsiA BlvD. OPEn sTREETs EvEnT In June 2015, Councilmember Rex Richardson and the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal for a project on Artesia Blvd. to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) as a part of SCAG’s Open Streets and Temporary Events Call for Projects. If funded, this project will combine an Open Street event on Artesia Blvd. with a Complete Streets demonstration, which provides visioning and temporary corridor improvements to showcase local neighborhoods and businesses while engaging community members and stakeholders in re-imagining the Artesia corridor.

3. ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn PHAsE 1 funDing sTRATEgy: MTA cAll fOR PROjEcTs In the Spring of 2015, the City of Long Beach submitted a proposal to MTA for capital improvements to address severe congestion issues along Artesia Blvd., plus a series of bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements to increase mobility for all modes of travel. If approved, the City will receive notification from MTA in the Fall of 2015 for a $4,700,000 grant to increase mobility for all modes of travel.

ARTEsiA BlvD REviTAlizATiOn sTRATEgy

Councilmember Rex Richardson is engaging community members and business leaders to help revitalize Atlantic Ave. and Artesia Blvd. When the development plan is implemented, Atlantic Blvd will be on track to be transformed into a revitalized and thriving residential, commercial, and community service hub.

RETHinking ATlAnTic 1. HOugHTOn PARk MAsTER PlAn

The Houghton Park Master Plan will be the blueprint for the future of Houghton Park.

2. nEw HOugHTOn PARk cOMMuniTy cEnTER DEsign Councilmember Rex Richardson and the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works have joined with the community to “Imagine Houghton”: how can a new Houghton Park community center better serve today’s residents?

3. DE fOREsT wETlAnDs REsTORATiOn PROjEcT PHAsE 1 The De Forest Wetlands Restoration Project will restore 34 acres of wetlands to improve water quality, preserve scrub and woodland habitat, and retain flood control properties, which will provide community members with a beautiful recreational green parkway along the lower Los Angeles River.

4. 9TH DisTRicT OPEn sPAcE MAsTER PlAn In February of 2015, Councilmember Richardson sponsored a Council Item to develop a 9th District Open Space Master Plan. The 9th District Open Space Master Plan will engage and empower community to build more park and green space throughout the district in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the North Long Beach HEAL zone Initiative.

H O U G H T O N P A R K C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E RCOMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING - F ILTER

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Our vision for the project is to fuse history, culture, community, and the highest aspirations of architecture - namely to create a place that serves members of all generations. these ideals will be strengthened by concrete issues such as safety, permeability, access, and program flexibility.

COMMUNIty CENtER DESIgN CHaRREttE

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Schedule OverviewRecap of Listen 01-03Presenting Program BriefPresenting Conceptual Plangroup Planning Charettegroup Presentation & CommentsRecap/Next StepsQ/a with Councilmember Richardson

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OUTREACH MEETING 01-03 “LISTEN”

CONCEPTUAL PLANNING (BY RJM)

OUTREACH MEETING 04 “FILTER “

OUTREACH MEETING 05 “PRESENT”

OUTREACH MEETING 06 “SYNTHESIS”

FINAL dESIGN APPROVAL

Fall 2014, Winter 2014, Winter 2015

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Summer 2016

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LISTEN 01-03RECaP

OUTREACH LISTENING SESSIONSSenior Citizens daytime Town Halllocal Business leaders lunchteen Design CharetteBreakfast with SantaEvening Open town Hall imaginehoughton.com Survey

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OUTREACH LISTENING SESSIONSSenior Citizens Daytime town HallLocal Business Leaders Lunchteen Design CharetteBreakfast with SantaEvening Open town Hall imaginehoughton.com Survey

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LISTEN 01-03RECaP

OUTREACH LISTENING SESSIONSSenior Citizens Daytime town Halllocal Business leaders lunchTeen design CharetteBreakfast with SantaEvening Open town Hall imaginehoughton.com Survey

H O U G H T O N P A R K C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E RCOMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING - F ILTER

LISTEN 01-03RECaP

OUTREACH LISTENING SESSIONSSenior Citizens Daytime town Halllocal Business leaders lunchteen Design CharetteBreakfast with SantaEvening Open town Hall imaginehoughton.com Survey

H O U G H T O N P A R K C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E RCOMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING - F ILTER

LISTEN 01-03RECaP

OUTREACH LISTENING SESSIONSSenior Citizens Daytime town Halllocal Business leaders lunchteen Design CharetteBreakfast with SantaEvening Open Town Hall imaginehoughton.com Survey

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Fitness Room

Classrooms

Dedicated Senior Space

Barrier Free Design Indoor air Quality

Natural lighting

Preservation of Clubhouse

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gymnasium

Rentable Space

Separate Entry for User groups

Visibility along atlantic avenue

Career Building Classes

after Hour Classes

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gymnasium

Fitness Room

Quiet Study Space

Multi-Media Classroom

Recording Studio Expansion

Dance Studio

Separate Entry for User groups

Enclosed Outdoor Space

Security

Shared Facility with Jordan High School tBD

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Space for Summer youth Program

Expanded Computer/aV Classrooms

Warming/Commercial Kitchen

More Storage

admin Staff area

Dedicated loading and Unloading Space

Security

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“PROGRAM” Required functions of the project. It should include estimated square footage of each usage type.

- to clarify project goals and design issues- to provide a rational basis for design decision making- To ensure that the project reflects the community’s values

PROGRAMBRIEF

“Program” in this instance does not refer to park activities, schedule or events.

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Reception 500 sfOffices 520 sfStaff lounge 400 sfHealth Department 500 sfRestrooms 560 sfKitchen 500 sfStorage 600 sf

Total 3,580 sf

PROGRAMSUMMaRy

STAFF / SUPPORT

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Youth/Teen Activity Room 1,200 sf

USERS

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youth/teen activity Room 1,200 sfComputer Learning Center 600 sf

USERS

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youth/teen activity Room 1,200 sfComputer learning Center 600 sfSenior Center 1,200 sf

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youth/teen activity Room 1,200 sfComputer learning Center 600 sfSenior Center 1,200 sfMedia Production 800 sf

USERS

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youth/teen activity Room 1,200 sfComputer learning Center 600 sfSenior Center 1,200 sfMedia Production 800 sfFitness Center 1,200 sf

USERS

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large Community Room 3,200 sfgym 9,460 sfClub House 5,500 sf

Total 18,160 sf

COMMUNITY

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Community Court 6,000 sfFitness Court 1,000 sfSenior Court 400 sfReading garden 1,200 sfPlayground 2,000 sfOutdoor Classroom 2,000 sf

Total 12,600 sf

OUTdOOR

LONG BEACH BRIDGE

RANCHO CIENEGA REC CENTER RANCHO CIENEGA REC CENTER

ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE

ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE

VISTA HERMOSA PARK

VISTA HERMOSA PARK

SEASIDE WAY PED BRIDGE

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Project Overviewdevelopment of ProgramKey design Concepts

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OVERVIEWPROJECt BRIEF

1959ADDITION1980

ADDITION

1930ORIGINAL

1980HYPHEN

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OVERVIEWExIStINg

Preliminary Conceptual PlanAmenities:• Community Center• New Parking Area(s)• Entry Monument Signs• Electronic Reader Board• Fitness Stations• Hydration Stations• Seating Area• “Heal Zone” Garden (Located at

Community Center)• New Outdoor Basketball Court• Upgraded Soccer Field w/ Seating• Upgraded Tennis Courts• New Picnic Shelters• Ball Field / Overlay Upgrades• Preservation of Trees and

Greenspace• Security Lighting• User Focused / Bike Paths

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Conceptual Plan by RJM Design groupOVERVIEWCONCEPtUal PlaN

Amenities:• Community Center• New Parking area(s)• Entry Monument Signs• Electronic Reader Board• Fitness Stations• Hydration Stations • Seating area• “Heal Zone” garden (located at

Community Center)• New Basketball Court• Upgraded Soccer Field w/ Seating• Upgraded tennis Courts• New Picnic Shelters• Ball Field/Overlay Upgrades• Preservation of trees and

greenspace• Security lighting• User Focused / Bike Paths

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WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF A GOOd dESIGN?

- Clarity of Organization (Space)- Flow- Efficiency- Easy to Understand (Form)- Responsive to Context

PROGRAMDESIgN

WHAT DEFINES A GOOD SPACE?

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WHAT TIME IS IT?!

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COMMUNITY INPUTProgram layout CharetteWork Session by tablePresentation per group

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05 PRESENT Present Concept Design Schemes (January 2016)

06 SYNTHESIS Present Final Concept Design (February 2016)

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