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General Plan Update - City of Inglewood

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5.4 Visual Resources<br />

• The S.H. Kress Store<br />

• <strong>Inglewood</strong> Veterans Memorial Building<br />

• Centinela Adobe<br />

• Art-Deco District—Morningside Park<br />

Landmarks can also be found in close proximity to the Downtown District, particularly<br />

along S. Prairie Avenue. A landmark is a significant reference point, <strong>of</strong>ten represented by<br />

a well-known building or a structure, a landscaped area, or a freestanding element, which<br />

provides a point <strong>of</strong> reference in identifying a particular area or destination. Landmarks<br />

commonly have singularity, allowing them to be distinguished from features surrounding<br />

them. They also provide visual and functional reference for residents and visitors within<br />

the community, contributing to a distinct sense <strong>of</strong> place. Landmarks <strong>of</strong>ten have<br />

architectural, historical, and/or cultural significance. Although they are not <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />

designated as historical landmarks, the following landmark resources can be considered <strong>of</strong><br />

scenic value and provide a clear point <strong>of</strong> reference within <strong>Inglewood</strong>:<br />

• The Hollywood Park Race Track & Casino<br />

• The Great Western Forum<br />

• The <strong>Inglewood</strong> Park Cemetery<br />

• The <strong>Inglewood</strong> Civic Center<br />

Additional discussion <strong>of</strong> the historical significance <strong>of</strong> these and other historical resources<br />

or landmarks is contained in Section 5.5 (Historical and Cultural Resources) <strong>of</strong> this<br />

document.<br />

• Regulatory Setting<br />

Federal<br />

No existing federal regulations pertain to the visual resources within the <strong>City</strong>.<br />

State<br />

No existing estate regulations pertain to the visual resources within the <strong>City</strong>.<br />

Los Angeles County<br />

Los Angeles County regulates scenic open space in unincorporated areas primarily<br />

through its <strong>General</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> and Area <strong>Plan</strong>s. Policies and programs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>General</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

directed toward management and protection <strong>of</strong> the scenic qualities <strong>of</strong> these areas<br />

constitutes the Open Space <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles County. Open space lands may be<br />

subject to additional controls through special management areas such as National<br />

Recreation and Forest areas, Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs), mineral resource areas,<br />

hazard areas, and areas subject to cultural heritage protection.<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Inglewood</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Technical Background Report<br />

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