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NewsSanta Monica Daily PressOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County

Great Park Coalition backs draft master plan for Santa Monica Airport site

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The Great Park Coalition announced its support for the Draft Illustrative Master Plan for the future Great Park at the Santa Monica Airport site, following its public unveiling on Oct. 17. The coalition encourages residents to review the plan and submit feedback through the online Phase 4 Survey.

Parks and RecreationUrban PlanningAirport ConversionCommunity Engagement
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Why It Matters

The proposal outlines a future transition of public land currently dedicated to aviation into a regional park featuring eight districts for nature, sports, arts, and community spaces.

Key Facts

  • The Great Park Coalition announced its official support for the Draft Illustrative Master Plan.
  • The draft plan was unveiled on Oct. 17 at the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project's Phase 4 Community Event held at Memorial Park Gym.
  • The master plan divides the future park area into eight districts designed to include nature, biodiversity, sports, recreation, health, arts, culture, and community gathering spaces.
  • The design work was developed by Sasaki and the SMAC team following the city's public engagement process.
  • Supporters indicate the project would replace current aviation land use, which they state serves fewer people and creates noise and air pollution for nearby neighborhoods.
  • Residents can view the plan and provide feedback online through the Phase 4 Survey at smacproject.com.

Who's Mentioned

PersonPatti Braun“Coalition board member”OrganizationSanta Monica Airport2Park Foundation“Advocacy foundation voicing support for the plan”OrganizationGreat Park Coalition“Coalition supporting the draft master plan”OrganizationSasaki“Planning team for the master plan”OrganizationSMAC“Planning team member”PersonAnn Bowman“Coalition board member”PersonCris Gutierrez“Coalition board member”PersonJohn Fairweather“Great Park Coalition President”PersonNeil Carrey“President of the Santa Monica Airport2Park Foundation”OrganizationSanta Monica Airport Conversion Project“Hosting organization for the Phase 4 Community Event”locationMemorial Park Gym“Location of the Phase 4 Community Event”locationSanta Monica“City where the project is located”PersonZina Josephs“Coalition board member”