LA Waterfront WILMINGTON WATERFRONT Approved Project pp j Approved Project Annual Program Update February 28, 2011
AGENDA Welcome Update on the LA Waterfront Program Projects Underway Upcoming Projects Warehouse Nos. 9 & 10 Event Planner Q & A
22 nd St. Park American Public Works Association 2010 B.E.S.T. Award
Cabrillo Way Marina
Cabrillo Way Marina Public Art The unveiling of Ship in the Bottle by Mark Dion
BIKEWAYS DRAFT Sharrows Sharrows Along Shoshonean Way
Berth 93 Cruise Terminal Improvements
Berth 93 Cruise Terminal Improvements Concourse Panel Graphics
Berth 93 Cruise Terminal Improvements Solar Panels AMP Mobile
Wilmington Waterfront Park (formerly known as the Wilmington Buffer) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony g y June 4, 2011
Wilmington Waterfront Park (formerly known as the Wilmington Buffer)
Wilmington Waterfront Park (formerly known as the Wilmington Buffer)
Wilmington Waterfront Park Public Art
Harry Bridges Boulevard Improvements
Southern Pacific Slip & Ghost Fish Carl Cheng Harold Greene
Avalon Triangle Park Today Future
Wilmington Waterfront
Wilmington Waterfront South Phase 1A
Catalina Freight Relocation
Bekins Building Red Car Museum & POLA Archives Van Kamp Building A Conceptual Design of Bekin s Building
Cabrillo Beach Restrooms
Maritime Museum Happy 75 th Birthday!
Westways Site Tank Demolition
Downtown Harbor - Phase 1
Downtown Harbor - Phase 1 Project Elements Downtown Harbor Promenade Downtown Harbor Town Square View from inside Ralph J. Scott towards City Hall Ralph J. Scott Fire Boat Museum
Workshops: March 18, 2010 September 16, 2010 Downtown Harbor - Phase I Design Workshop
Downtown Harbor - Phase 1 Public Art The Ship Chandler By Mark Dion
Sampson Way Project Sampson Way Improvement Project Alternative 1 EIR Project Representative Comments Responses Resolution This alternative, particularly the Intersection at 7 th Street, is not pedestrian friendly Maximizes traffic flow, best vehicle flow, space between streets is ugly Address access to the waterfront after crossing the street at the 7 th Street intersection Should include wide sidewalks Make sure the Promenade is continuous Maintain a walkway along the waterfront Parking garages should have Greenspace and walkways on top If signal timing is correct it shouldn t be a problem for pedestrians Provides direct access to Miner for truck traffic Best for truck traffic and access to new cruise ship terminal Do not want trucks on Sampson Way The final design will include clear pedestrian access to and from the waterfront Traffic data from EIR will be reviewed to determine adequacy of design to handle future traffic projections, final design will consider themes established in the Downtown Harbor Study for open spaces The final design will include clear pedestrian access to and from the waterfront Sidewalks will be user friendly, but will need to fit within existing Right of Way The promenade will be continuous The promenade, walkway and bike lanes will be continuous from Swinford to 22 nd Street The EIR calls for solar panels and landscaping on the parking garages, the final design will consider both Correct, signal timing will be adjusted so pedestrians have plenty of time to cross the street Truck access will be reviewed and addressed in all alternatives Truck access will be reviewed and addressed in all alternatives Truck access will be reviewed and addressed in all alternatives The Port will carry this alternative forward in study The Port will evaluate shifting alignment to the east (closer to the waterfront) The Port will also evaluate a roundabout at the 7th Street Intersection location
USS IOWA
City Dock No.1 Marine Research Center Schedule: NOP Completed in December 2011 Project Scoping Completed in January 2011 Environmental Report Dec 2011 Project Elements: Structural & Architectural Improvements & Upgrades to Warehouse B. 57 Wharf Improvements Waterfront Promenade
Waterfront Commercial Development Update
The Strategy Build a sense of place along the waterfront and set the stage for future development Ports O Call Cabrillo Marina Initial focus is on reuse of Warehouses 9 & 10 and waterfront sites for temporary events
Warehouse Interiors
Adaptive Reuse of Warehouses Nos.9 & 10 Port released Request For Interest (RFI) for adaptive reuse of warehouses in November RFI received three responses Arts and Crafts Center Creative office/light industrial space (multi-tenant mixed use) Specialty retail with a big box anchor
Port of LA Arts and Crafts Center LLC Arts and Crafts Center that will feature A public arts & crafts marketplace Artisan work spaces Restaurants/cafes Programmed events in the courtyard and surrounding site
Port of LA Arts and Crafts Center LLC Project
Bergamot Gallery Space
Arts And Crafts Center Marketplace Artisan work spaces Cafe Classes and events
Genton Property Group Creative Office/Industrial Space Multi-tenant mixed use project Creative office space (film post production, software development, design studios, etc.) Light industrial, i visitor it serving retail Campus environment Project would be LEED-certified (minimum silver) incorporating green energy systems
Blackwelder Creative Office Campus Culver City Genton Property Group Project
Burns & Bouchard Specialty and Big Box Retail Site would be programmed with a big box retailer (i.e. Costco or Kohls), restaurant and creative retail Programming g would include seasonal a outdoor activities such as farmers market, Oktoberfest, es etc. Serves local residents, waterfront visitors and cruise ship passengers and crew
Burns and Bouchard Project Royal Laundry Adaptive Reuse Pasadena, CA
Proposal Evaluation Process Written submittals evaluated by staff (completed) Tours of comparable projects (completed) Developer interviews Recommendation to Board to enter into negotiations
Special Events Promoter/Organizer RFI released in December for event promoter/organizer for waterfront sites Received five responses - Outdoor cinema & food fest; Sidewalk art - Container art program, food truck taste-off - Electronic music Halloween event - Wine & international music festival - Holiday light festival, various sporting events
Waterfront Event Sites
Types of Special Events Sidewalk Art Festival
Shipping Container Art Program
Summer Film Series Food dfestivals
Special Events Promoter/Organizer Review responses Promoter interviews Recommendation to the Board Seeking to begin programming this summer
Q & A 2011 Calendar of Events: March 24 Sampson Way Workshop #2 June 4 - Wilmington Waterfront Park Ribbon Cutting June 7 Bekin s Building Workshop #1 July 1 Cars & Stripes Sept Cabrillo Marina Ribbon Cutting Oct 29 Happy Halloween Dec 2 Holiday Fountain Event