santa monica airport

A map of the proposed project, showing ample green space and space dedicated for culture and athletics.

CA city to shut down airport, transform it into utopian park

The western side of the 200-acre park will feature a dog park, nature education center and arboretum.

October 23, 2026 - LA Urbanize

Yellow and white small planes on tarmac at Santa Monica Airport.

Santa Monica residents argue historic airport is 'critical' for public safety

Some locals are asking the city to reconsider its planned closure of the airport in late 2028.

May 19, 2026 - KTLA

Small plane on runway at Santa Monica airport with high-rise buildings in background.

Transforming the Santa Monica Airport Into a Great Park

The City of Santa Monica took a key step forward in the process of closing the airport, approving an agreement with Sasaki Inc. to assess existing site conditions, gather public input, and propose options for turning the airport into a park.

January 2, 2024 - Santa Monica Mirror

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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