Compton Artesia Specific Plan
Cityfi undertook a Transit Oriented Specific Plan effort for the area surrounding the Compton Blue Line Artesia Station in Compton, CA. The plan aims to create a one-of-a-kind transit village around the Metro light rail stop that fully integrates the surrounding community into a major transportation hub in the city by enhancing access to Artesia station and building upon existing community centers like the Gateway Towne Center and Compton Creek to create a thriving place for local residents to live, move and play.
Context
Compton is one of the oldest and most diverse cities in Los Angeles County, primarily consisting of Hispanic and African-American communities. It struggles with high unemployment, low educational attainment, and extensive poverty. The Metro Blue Line and its Artesia Station was redeveloped as the Gateway Town Center in 2008, and currently has major potential of being redefined as an essential part of the urban fabric in the city.
Vision
The Compton TOD Specific Plan aims to revitalize the project area near the Artesia Station and create a transit-oriented, mixed use environment that is sustainable, liveable and walkable. The area will be an essential hub that will serve as an anchor in the community through its aesthetics and diverse function that welcomes community members from all walks of life.
Method
Cityfi developed community narratives, an existing conditions report, specific plan scenarios, specific plan, implementation strategy, and public engagement. In determining community narratives, Cityfi conducted stakeholder interviews with City staff, property owners, community leaders, businesses and other stakeholders to provide the detailed attention and understanding necessary to develop recommendations that were responsive and supported by the community. It also conducted continuous community engagement through project websites, social media and in-person meetings.
