MDR FOR ALL FAQ’s

Description text goes herMarina del Rey is a premier waterfront destination and is LA’s Marina. It includes 403 acres of water and 401 acres of land comprised of boating and aquatic recreation facilities, public amenities and parks, dining, retail, residential, and office uses. It is North America's largest built small-cra5 harbor and is home to approximately 5,000 boats. It is one of Southern California’s most popular tourist destinations, offering paddle board and kayak rentals, dining cruises and yacht charters, bicycling, waterfront walking paths, birding, and wildlife watching opportunities. The harbor is owned by Los Angeles County and its management— including lease administration—is overseen by the Department of Beaches and Harbors.e

Marina del Rey is located on Los Angeles County’s Westside- just south of Venice Beach and four miles north of LAX.

Marina del Rey for All (MdR for All) is a community-based effort, led by LA County District 2 Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors, along with other County partners, to reimagine Marina del Rey to make it more inclusive, equitable and accessible. In July of 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution calling for a long -term plan for the redevelopment of MdR with a focus on equity, inclusivity, and accessibility. This means planning for future development in MdR that welcomes all County residents and visitors, with an increased focus on community-serving amenities and youth-serving programming, as well as sustainable and equitable development and business practices.

The first step of the MdR for All initiative is gathering feedback community members and other stakeholders. These ongoing efforts ensure that we present development scenarios and options that take into account the ideas and suggestions provided by the community.

Once we've gathered these ideas and suggestions, we will we will create different scenarios taking into account the feedback we received in the first phase of the process. We will conduct a broad analysis that incorporates community input as well as aa review of costs and physical and technical constraints.

As part of this phase of program development, we will continue to provide opportunities for the community to weigh in on the emerging development plans. Finally, before implementing any comprehensive changes, we will introduce a final “Specific Plan” that incorporates analyses to ensure that the plan is sensitive to the potential impacts on the environment and legal requirements for environmental protection.

The community and stakeholder engagement portion of this initiative aims to involve a diverse spectrum of LA County residents in the decision-making regarding the future of Marina del Rey.

To ensure broad participation, we will be present at various events organized by the Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH), Supervisor Mitchell’s office and our partners across the County. These events will provide us with an opportunity to engage directly with the community and gather valuable insights. In addition to being present at events, we will reach out to key community groups to ensure that their voices are heard and their perspectives are taken into account. We recognize the importance of inclusivity and diversity in shaping the future of Marina del Rey.

To further expand our outreach and offer opportunities for stakeholder feedback, we have launched a broad-based survey. This survey will be designed to solicit feedback not only from existing Marina users but also from individuals who may be less familiar with the Marina.

We believe it is crucial to capture a wide range of opinions and perspectives to ensure that the project reflects the needs and desires of the entire community.

Marina del Rey for All is an ongoing effort to make Marina del Rey more inclusive, equitable and accessible to all. Some of the early components of this initiative have already been implemented. Read about them here! (include link to early victories page)

As part of Marina del Rey for All, there will be specific projects that will be aimed at addressing the most urgent needs in MdR based on an “Urgent Needs Assessment.” This assessment will be a foundation for the Marina del Rey for All initiative and will identify priorities items for implementation such as affordable housing, wayfinding, and enhanced programming. We anticipate completing the urgent needs assessment by August 2023.

The medium-term goal for the Marina del Rey for All initiative is the development of a revised land use plan. This planwill serve as a guide for long-term changes to land use and programming in support of MdR for All.

Transportation experts, working with residents, business owners and visitors, will be an essential part of planning and implementing this initiative. Urban planners will be consulted to consider a broad range of alternatives that would mitigate any increased traffic resulting from MdR for All. One of the goals of MdR for All is to include enhancements to ensure that existing traffic flow is improved through road improvements and traffic engineering solutions, in addition to increased alternatives to the use of automobiles to access and within Marina del Rey. Improved public transportation, targeted bus service directly to Marina del Rey from other parts of the County, additional “park-and-ride" facilities will be studied and prioritized.

One of the specific goals of MdR for All is to create and expand opportunities for youth-serving programs and public spaces where families and children can recreate on or near the water. Additional educational, recreational, and social opportunities for young people will be a central part of any future plans for the Marina. If you have specific ideas, please share them with us in this quick online survey!.

Some of the ideas that have been percolating are increased public open/recreational space, particularly on the water, a community aquatic center emphasizing youth-serving water access and safety programming, increased park space for use by families, more community service facilities, and greater public access to the water. On the infrastructure side, there have been suggestions regarding better parking options, improved wayfinding/placemaking signage and better transportation options—both for getting to and from the Marina as well as for traveling around Marina del Rey. Right now, the possibilities are endless—we want to hear from you! Make your ideas and opinions known in this quick online survey!

The initiative is called Marina del Rey for All. The belief that Marina del Rey is a community resource that should be shared by all residents of the County is at the very heart of this initiative. The County Board of Supervisors has specifically called on the Department of Beaches and Harbors and its County partners to find ways to make the Marina more inclusive, equitable and accessible for all County residents. We are making this a priority! At the outset of this effort, we are seeking to open a conversation with as many County residents as possible to solicit ideas about what would bring them to Marina del Rey to enjoy this unique County resource.

We are hoping to hear ideas about more opportunities for free or low-cost entertainment and recreation, more access to the coastline, environmental field trips and tours, community fairs—you name it. Make your ideas and opinions known in this quick online survey!

Visit! Marina del Rey is LA’s Marina and is a regional resource for everyone. The Marina del Rey for All initiative will build on the already incredible programming, retail and recreation that exists in the Marina and, it is our hope, will open up Marina del Rey to a broad group of new County residents. And even if you can’t make it to the Marina, make your ideas and opinions known in this quick online survey!