table <strong>of</strong> contents At Home in LA 3 Summer Fun at the <strong>Port</strong> 4 New Harbor Project on Track 6 Historical Archives: New Facility Preserves the Past 7 upcoming events Cars & Stripes Forever! at World Cruise Center Fountain and Waterfront Promenade Friday, June 28, 2013 5-10 p.m. Pre-Independence Day celebration with a classic car show, live bands, and a grand fireworks finale. www.port<strong>of</strong>losangeles.org 63rd Annual John Olguin July 4th Spectacular at Cabrillo Beach Thursday, July 4, 2013 12-6 p.m. Food truck festival 9 p.m. fireworks display This popular Independence Day event is sponsored by the <strong>Port</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Recreation and Parks and the Cabrillo Beach Boosters. Alcohol and fireworks are strictly prohibited. www.cabrillobeachboosters.org questions? Call us at (310) 732-3508 or visit us online at www.port<strong>of</strong>losangeles.org A new chapter for l.a. With the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> mayoral election now behind us, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome the city's new incoming mayor, Eric Garcetti. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Port</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> looks forward to working with the three-term councilman and former president <strong>of</strong> the city council as we continue initiatives to maintain our position as the nation's No. 1 container port. We are making good progress on our goals for 2013. This includes sharpening our competitive edge, building on strong relationships with our stakeholders and employees, and fine-tuning our financial practices. During the first half <strong>of</strong> the year, we broke ground on a new rail yard at Berth 200 that will improve a vital link in the national railroad network and began an environmental review process for the proposed berth-improvement project by Yusen Terminals Inc. We also entered into negotiations to redevelop <strong>Port</strong>s O' Call Village and completed the <strong>Port</strong>’s Main Channel Deepening Project, a major milestone that assures global competitiveness, continued growth and job creation. In addition, we continued to improve air quality in and around the <strong>Port</strong> through a number <strong>of</strong> initiatives, including installment <strong>of</strong> another 15 berth connections for ships to plug into electric power when they call at the <strong>Port</strong>. As we welcome our new mayor, we also want to thank outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his leadership and commitment to the <strong>Port</strong>. His environmental stewardship, trade trips abroad to generate more business and commitment to our <strong>Port</strong> have made a signficant impact on our operations and the community. Speaking <strong>of</strong> the community, summer is the time when things really get going along the LA Waterfront. As you’ll see in this issue, we’ve got a full calendar <strong>of</strong> events to kick <strong>of</strong>f summer, starting with Cars & Stripes Forever! on Friday evening, June 28th. I hope you’ll join me there and also take advantage <strong>of</strong> the concerts, movies and other activities we’ve got planned. Enjoy the summer! Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D. Executive Director, <strong>Port</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> harbor commisioners Cindy Miscikowski, President David Arian, Vice President Robin Kramer, Commissioner Douglas P. Krause, Commisioner Dr. Sung Won Sohn, Commisioner <strong>The</strong> LA Waterfront is published by the <strong>Port</strong>'s Media Relations Division Check the <strong>Port</strong>'s website for information on stats, developments, notices, and more at www.port<strong>of</strong>losangeles.org Get recorded information on <strong>Port</strong> special events by calling (800) 831-PORT (7678) As a covered entity under Title II <strong>of</strong> the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> does not discriminate on the basis <strong>of</strong> disability and, upon request, will provide resonalble accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, service and activities At home in la Time flies, even aboard a stationary ship moored to a dock in the <strong>Port</strong>. And yet, as the Battleship IOWA nears its one-year anniversary at the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>, the floating museum is proving to be a public fascination. Visitation continues to rise – an estimated 300,000 people are expected to have toured the ship during its first year in <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>. Without firing a shot, the warship has generated news coverage across California as well as in USA Today, Huffington Post and National Public Radio. Of the eight remaining big U.S. battleships, the IOWA is the only one moored on the West Coast. And parking it at the water’s edge <strong>of</strong> the nation's busiest port tends to attract attention. But the success <strong>of</strong> the Battleship IOWA as a tourist attraction is due to smart marketing. Jonathan Williams, president <strong>of</strong> the nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Pacific Battleship Center, the Battleship IOWA’s caretaker, said initial visitors included lots <strong>of</strong> “battleship aficionados, veterans and History Channel buffs.” To attract more visitors, last year the battleship displayed a 6-foot replica sculpture <strong>of</strong> the Times Square kiss between a sailor and a nurse – one <strong>of</strong> the most iconic American images <strong>of</strong> World War II – as part <strong>of</strong> an anniversary celebration <strong>of</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> the war. Also, the Stanley Cup trophy the L.A. Kings hockey team earned appeared on the battleship in January. Williams promotes the Battleship IOWA as a vessel <strong>of</strong> the American shared experience. “We celebrate the American spirit by connecting the past with the future," said Williams. "Lots <strong>of</strong> people have experiences with American Battleship and <strong>Port</strong> partner for success Jonathan Williams, President, Pacific Battleship Center “<strong>The</strong> partnership between us and the <strong>Port</strong> has been a great experience and the <strong>Port</strong> has always been there to help us out. It’s been a great collaboration." – Jonathan Williams President <strong>of</strong> the non-pr<strong>of</strong>it Pacific Battleship Center history in one way or the other. So we look for ways to connect the American experience across history and culture, commerce and military. What’s important is to make connections with people.” In the coming years, Williams wants to link the Battleship IOWA with the American immigrant experience and ethnic groups. Touch the battleship and one touches U.S. history, from big guns that defended U.S. assets and allies during wartime, to quarters where President Franklin D. Roosevelt stayed, to the radio room where Samuel Gravely rose from radio operator to the Navy’s first African American vice admiral. On a ship full <strong>of</strong> stories, Williams stands on watch for new audiences and partnership opportunities. “Without the <strong>Port</strong>, we wouldn’t be here,” he said. “<strong>The</strong> partnership between us and the <strong>Port</strong> has been a great experience and the <strong>Port</strong> has always been there to help us out. It’s been a great collaboration,” Williams said. 2 summer 2013 | la <strong>waterfront</strong> at the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> la <strong>waterfront</strong> at the <strong>Port</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> | summer 2013 3