‘Airport’ Category

May 2012 Update

Airport Commission – Airport Visioning

The April 23rd Airport Commission Airport Visioning Workshop included a legal agreement review regarding how various Federal/City agreements impact potential future options for various airport land parcels, an overview of the City’s proprietary powers with regards to its jurisdiction over future airport uses, an economic analysis of SMO, a presentation from Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental Design regarding ideas for re-purposing airport land, and summaries of the results from both the CASMAT and OPA …

April 2012 Update

Airport Commission to Tackle Airport Visioning at Its Next Meeting on Monday, April 23, 7:30 PM, at City Hall

The Airport Commission has planned a workshop format discussion of future options for SMO. The workshop will include:

• A review of legal agreements, including how various Federal/City agreements impact potential future options for various
  parcels of land at the airport – this seems to indicate that the City has more power to control some portions of the airport
  land than others.

July 2011 Update

Do You Want a Say in SM Airport’s Future?

Open? Closed? More flights? Fewer flights? Business Park?
Playing fields? Parkland? Housing? Artist Studios? SMC Expansion?
How would various options affect Sunset Park traffic congestion?

Friends of Sunset Park wants you to participate. 
How?

1. Complete a questionnaire designed by community members online at www.casmat.org (click on the “Survey” tab)
2. Let your voice be heard!  — Go to http://smovisioning.org/discussions/  or call 310-458-8221 to sign for a Community Discussion Group regarding the future 

April 2011 Update

SMO Visioning Process Begins

As the operating agreement between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica regarding the Santa Monica Airport approaches its expiration in 2015, the City has begun a process to determine the options available for the airport’s future. The airport consists of 227 acres located at the south east corner of the City’s borders. The 5000ft runway is imbedded in a residential area and the environmental and safety impacts have been a long time concern for …

Airport Visioning Phase Synopsis

As the operating agreement between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica regarding the Santa Monica Airport approaches its expiration in 2015, the City has begun a process to determine the options available for the airport’s future. The airport consists of 227 acres located at the southeast corner of the City’s borders. The 5000 ft runway is embedded in a residential area, and the environmental and safety impacts have been a longtime concern for airport neighbors. In addition to …