The City of Santa Monica has officially confirmed that the Santa Monica Airport will close its doors forever on December 31, 2028. But it's not just shutdown story; it’s the beginning of a massive 227-acre "green" transformation that aims to turn asphalt into an urban oasis.
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View this post on InstagramLast week, the project hit a major milestone when the city received a $499,149 grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. This funding will kickstart the design process for the first 20 acres of what is being called the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project.
The vision for the space is ambitious, centering on five guiding principles approved by the City Council: “start with nature, inspire wonder, balance economics, amplify versatility and celebrate place,” according to reporting by People.
It’s a massive undertaking that has already seen 87 public meetings and over 12,000 survey responses from a community eager to see the landing strips replaced with greenery. For a city that has been "whining" about the noise since the 1950s, the 2028 closure represents a hard-won victory for local quiet and a major win for Southern California’s park system.
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