Development News for Inglewood, California

Draft Land Use Plan Presented as Part of Comprehensive General Plan Update

The Planning Commission received a presentation on the draft Land Use Plan as part of the Comprehensive General Plan update. This update, the first since 1987, aims to shape the city's future development through 2050. The draft Land Use Plan is a foundational element, reflecting community aspirations and guiding principles developed through extensive public engagement, including workshops, surveys, and meetings with the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Key aspects of the update include aligning the land use map with the zoning map for consistency, introducing new mixed-use designations to encourage housing development in strategic areas, and defining commercial and industrial zones. The process also addresses focus areas for potential change and incorporates feedback for neighborhood-serving commercial zones and specific areas like Prairie Avenue and Sentinel Avenue. The next steps involve environmental review and preparation of further plan elements, with an anticipated adoption in Spring 2027. The commission provided comments and feedback, which will be forwarded to the City Council.

Planning Commission Approves Revised Mural Design with QR Code Condition

The Planning Commission reviewed a revised design for a mural installation at 2011 South Market Street, part of the Global Village Murals initiative for the Englewood Transit Connector. The original design was approved on May 6th, but a revision was necessary due to the discovery of an additional business owner who had not been consulted. The revised design, created in collaboration with the business owner and artist Patrick Henry Johnson, features 10 silhouetted figures in a skyscraped background, including iconic Inglewood landmarks like the Forum and SoFi Stadium. Commissioners raised concerns about the significant design change from the initial approval and the clarity of the imagery. The applicant team explained the collaborative process and the need to incorporate the new business owner's input. The commission ultimately approved the revised design with a condition requiring a QR code linking to a video explaining the mural's story and intent, aiming to enhance community understanding and connection.