WHAT'S NEW

WHAT'S NEW

Draft Framework Diagram

Draft Framework Diagram

This spring, the City released a draft Framework Diagram shaped by extensive community input, including public meetings, small group discussions, surveys, and project website engagement. Building on the five Guiding Principles adopted by City Council in January 2025, the diagram organizes the site into eight interconnected districts and sets the stage for Phase 4, which will develop a Preferred Scenario Framework Plan in 2026.


Explore the Framework Diagram Presentation below to see how the plan is taking shape, then keep scrolling for a closer look at the “look & feel” of some districts!

This spring, the City released a draft Framework Diagram shaped by extensive community input, including public meetings, small group discussions, surveys, and project website engagement. Building on the five Guiding Principles adopted by City Council in January 2025, the diagram organizes the site into eight interconnected districts and sets the stage for Phase 4, which will develop a Preferred Scenario Framework Plan in 2026.


Explore the Framework Diagram Presentation below to see how the plan is taking shape, then keep scrolling for a closer look at the “look & feel” of some districts!

WHAT'S NEW

WHAT'S NEW

Latest Presentations

Latest Presentations

WHAT'S NEW

WHAT'S NEW

Look & Feel of the Districts

Look & Feel of the Districts

Look & Feel of the Districts

PROCESS

About the Project

About the Project

About the Project

Welcome to the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project (SMACP) community engagement website.


The Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project is a once-in-a-lifetime planning effort for Santa Monica to create a preferred scenario centered on a great park, consistent with Measure LC. The future scenario will enhance connections to the rest of the city, create a quality public realm and increase the quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors of Santa Monica. The public process for this project is consistent with past City Council direction to establish a plan for future use of the land, and to address the community’s interest in the creation of parks, recreation, cultural, and educational amenities and to address community goals and priorities as they relate to current and future generations. To understand the legal frameworks and history, please visit the City of Santa Monica's Project Website.


Learn more about the plan and share your thoughts and ideas below!

PROCESS

Project Schedule

Project Schedule

There are five distinct planning phases. Click on the phases below to learn more about the intent and components of each phase. Products resulting from each phase, including key takeaways from analysis and assessments, project material, and takeaways from community input will be added to this site as the project advances.


Each phase of work includes distinct tasks in the process of generating a preferred scenario for the future of the Santa Monica Airport site. Throughout each phase of work, the project team will engage with the community through a variety of in-person and online events and activities. Ahead of moving on to each next phase of work, the planning team will meet with the Santa Monica City Council to report progress, findings, and community input collected and receive direction.

Phase 1: Charting the Course

Spring-Summer 2024

Phase 2: Discovering the Place & Setting the Stage

Summer-Winter 2024

Phase 3B

Summer 2025

Phase 3A: Defining the Future of Place: 3 Scenarios

Winter-Spring 2025

Phase 3B

Summer 2025

Phase 3B: Defining the Future of Place: Framework Diagram

Spring 2026

Current Phase

Phase 3A

Winter-Spring 2025

Phase 4: Preferred Scenario Framework

Fall 2026

Phase 5: The Vision Book

Winter 2026

Phase 1: Charting the Course

March–July 2024

Current Phase

Phase 2 Discovering the Place

Summer 2024

Phase 3A Defining the Future of Place: 3 Scenarios

Winter-Spring 2025

Phase 3B: Defining the Future of Place: Framework Diagram

Spring 2026

Current Phase

Phase 4 The Path Ahead

Fall 2026

Phase 5: The Vision Book

Winter 2026

Phase 1 Charting the Course

Spring-Summer 2024

Phase 2: Discovering the Place & Setting the Stage

Summer-Winter 2024

Phase 3A: Defining the Future of Place: 3 Scenarios

Winter-Spring 2025

Phase 3B: Defining the Future of Place: Framework Diagram

Spring 2026

Current Phase

Phase 4: Preferred Scenario Framework

Fall 2026

Phase 5: The Vision Book

Winter 2026

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