Baldwin Park Civic Center Plaza - ULI Los Angeles - Urban Land ...

The Baldwin Park Transit Center is surrounded by a variety of community
assets that can be leveraged to promote pedestrian traffic and downtown
development. Specific programming and improvement ideas that are both
feasible and encourage utilization of the area include plantings, pots,
outdoor furnishings, public art and a farmer’s market.
The Panel supports a two phase process to implement its vision for Baldwin
Park’s Central Business District and Civic Center area. The first phase is
centered on creating a framework for improvement through zoning, an
environmental impact report and the site’s specific plan. These actions will
expedite the development process and create incentives for developers
to carry out the City’s vision. The second phase is related to the actual
development and implementation of the TAP panel’s vision for the Civic
Center and the Central Business District.
The goal of future developments should include the desire to create a
stronger downtown presence and better environment for users arriving
by car, train or foot. Additionally, the introduction of housing directly
adjacent to the Metrolink station will provide immediate and easy access
to trains serving employment centers throughout the Los Angeles and San
Bernardino county areas. Housing will also increase pedestrian activity in
the area, particularly at night and on weekends, as local residents utilize
shops, restaurants, and other retail centers.
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