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OVERVIEW

The City of Inglewood is updating its General Plan. The General Plan will define a community-driven vision for what our City will look like in 2050 and provide a roadmap to get us there.

General Plan update

The General Plan is a policy document that guides decisions on how the City will physically grow and change in the years to come. The oldest chapter of Inglewood’s current General Plan dates back to 1987. Pieces of the plan have been updated at various times over the last few decades, but the City’s plan has never undergone a comprehensive update.

 

The update Inglewood initiated is a rare opportunity to clarify and memorialize the community’s priorities for the future and engage all city resources and activities in support of a shared vision. During the first phase of the General Plan Update, a community vision was created that will guide the rest of the Plan’s development during the second phase.

PROCESS AND ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW

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General Plan Elements

The updated General Plan will address all State requirements and will cover the following topics (also called elements):

CIRCULATION

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The Circulation Element identifies the location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, pedestrian connections, bicycle facilities, public transit facilities, and local public utilities and facilities. Strategies to reduce vehicle trips and lengths, and to promote non-motorized transportation alternatives are defined and seek to improve livability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

CONSERVATION

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While there is some overlap with the Open Space and Safety Elements, the primary focus of the Conservation Element is the preservation of natural resources. The element addresses the identification, conservation, development, and use of natural resources including energy and natural gas, water, and natural landforms.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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The Economic Development Element sets forth goals for economic prosperity and identifies a path to sustainable funding sources. This element will consider a plan to encourage a thriving business environment, healthy local economy, job growth and retention, and as appropriate, community revitalization.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

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The General Plan identifies objectives and policies to address the health risks of underrepresented communities. Issues of concern include the reduction of pollution exposure, food access, safe and sanitary living conditions and access to physical activity and healthy environments. This section emphasizes civil engagement in the public decision-making process and prioritizes improvements that address the needs of historically underrepresented communities.

HOUSING

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The Housing Element analyzes housing needs for all income groups and demonstrates how to meet those needs. The issues of housing availability and affordability in California have risen to the highest level of importance at a legislative level, and local governments have a wide variety of responsibilities related to housing. State law requires that this element be revised every eight years.

LAND USE

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The Land Use Element guides future development and use of land in Inglewood through a plan diagram depicting the distribution of all types of land use to be permitted, coupled with standards for their density/intensity and goals, policies, and implementation actions associated with these uses. It will distinguish those areas to be conserved for their existing uses and densities and those in which change and new development are desired.

NOISE

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The Noise Element identifies and analyzes projected noise conditions in the community and includes measures to address potential noise levels.

OPEN SPACE

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The Open Space Element provides a plan for the long-term preservation of open space. It identifies measures for preserving open space for natural resources, for managing the production of resources, for outdoor recreation, and for public health and safety. This element also addresses parks and recreational programs, including documenting existing and planned parks, community facilities, trails, assess deficiencies and opportunity areas, and identifies strategies for maintenance and enhancement.

SAFETY

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The Safety Element defines a comprehensive strategy to reduce the short-term and long-term potential for harm from various threats to community health and safety, including seismic, geologic, flood, and wildfire hazards. This element also addresses climate change adaptation and resiliency.
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