Fri Jan 19, 2007
Though popular lore holds that
the Westside includes fourcities cemented by the vast western reach of the city
of Los Angeles, a sixth Westside “city” often gets overlooked. An
exclave of unincorporated L.A. County territory, Marina del Rey was
converted from wetlands in 1959 and was intended to be a recreational bonanza
for the citizens of Los Angeles County. Often considered the “jewel” of
the countless parcels under county jurisdiction, the Marina has evolved into
not just a haven for yachting enthusiasts and source of revenue for the county,
but also a unique residential and commercial neighborhood that continues to
grow and evolve.
But the Marina’s jurisdiction has often puzzled developers and residents alike. Its growth has followed different patterns compared to neighboring cities and communities, and often with less public involvement. The Westside Urban Forum is pleased to present an inside look at the “sixth city of the Westside.” This program offers a rare opportunity to participate in an open forum with a panel of experts who represent the key interests in the Marina and to discuss its history, potential, and relationship with the greater Westside.
Panelists
Susan Cloke, Chair, Marina del Rey Design Control Board; Chair, Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board
Steve Napolitano, Field Deputy for L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe
Doug Ring, The Ring Group; former L.A. Community Redevelopment Agency Commissioner
Moderator
James A. Fawcett, Ph.D., Director of Marine Science and Policy Research with the Sea Grant Program at USC and faculty member in the Public Policy Program of USC's School of Policy, Planning and Development
But the Marina’s jurisdiction has often puzzled developers and residents alike. Its growth has followed different patterns compared to neighboring cities and communities, and often with less public involvement. The Westside Urban Forum is pleased to present an inside look at the “sixth city of the Westside.” This program offers a rare opportunity to participate in an open forum with a panel of experts who represent the key interests in the Marina and to discuss its history, potential, and relationship with the greater Westside.
Panelists
Susan Cloke, Chair, Marina del Rey Design Control Board; Chair, Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board
Steve Napolitano, Field Deputy for L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe
Doug Ring, The Ring Group; former L.A. Community Redevelopment Agency Commissioner
Moderator
James A. Fawcett, Ph.D., Director of Marine Science and Policy Research with the Sea Grant Program at USC and faculty member in the Public Policy Program of USC's School of Policy, Planning and Development
