Wilmington - Overview

 

The LA Waterfront in Wilmington is comprised of two complementary projects - the Harry Bridges Boulevard Buffer Project and the Wilmington Waterfront Project.

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Click here for complete project documents and description

Click here for the Draft implementation Guidelines, November 2009

Click here for the  Schedule/Phasing Plan, November 2009

 

Harry Bridges Boulevard Buffer - Under Construction

The Harry Bridges Boulevard Project broke ground on January 30, 2008 with festive entertainment and residents participating in "turning the dirt" with plastic beach pail and shovels.

    

This much-anticipated 30-acre open space project is located between C Street and Harry Bridges Boulevard and Lagoon Avenue and Figueroa Street.  The project will take about two years to complete and will feature:

§  walking trails

§  water features

§  an adventure playground

§  plazas and public art

§  terraced spaces with a view of the Port from the highest level

§  a distinctive pedestrian bridge

Click here for a map of the overall plan showing the various elements included in the Harry Bridged Boulevard Buffer project

 Wilmington Waterfront Project

The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 94-acre Wilmington Waterfront Project was approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on June 18, 2009.  Bounded by Lagoon Avenue, Broad Avenue, C Street and Slip 5 on the water, the Wilmington Waterfront Project includes:

§  Land bridge connecting Wilmington community to the waterfront

§  11 acres of green open space

§  Plazas and event spaces

§  Waterfront promenade

§  Floating docks

§  Water features

§  A 200-foot observation tower

§  Red Car Museum

§  Commercial and light industrial development for green technology businesses

§  Linkages to the San Pedro waterfront by California Trail and Red Car

Click here for more details on the project

Click here to read the press release

Click here for a map of the Avalon Waterfront Corridor Interim Plan

Click here for a map of the Avalon Waterfront Corridor Overall Plan