Artesia and Aviation Boulevards Revitalization
Summary
Resident Jim Mueller said developer-led revival of North Redondo's main street has stalled and pushed for pop-up fairs and walkable public space; the council's general plan action raises building caps there to 1.5 FAR, and Councilmember Behrendt called fixing Artesia his 'exclusive focus.'
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher building caps are meant to attract redevelopment investment along the corridor.
North Redondo residents and Artesia Boulevard business owners.
Haig contends nearby residents face accident risk from distracting median art on Artesia.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Cultural Arts Commission — October 28, 2026
Resident Steve Haig pressed the commission to think much bigger about an entry-point art installation on Artesia, which carries 80,000–90,000 cars a day, and raised safety concerns about distracting art in medians and faded decade-old crosswalk art. Council is holding the purse strings and, in his view, needs a bold vision.
City Council — October 20, 2026
The city got its first real look at who owns the 183 properties along Artesia and Aviation and which are ripe for redevelopment. The council wants to revive the storefront improvement grant program paired with tougher property maintenance standards, but funding waits for the next budget cycle.
City Council — July 7, 2026
Resident Jim Mueller said developer-led revival of North Redondo's main street has stalled and pushed for pop-up fairs and walkable public space; the council's general plan action raises building caps there to 1.5 FAR, and Councilmember Behrendt called fixing Artesia his 'exclusive focus.'
City Council — May 19, 2026
The owner of the South Bay Shell station says months of start-stop construction has cost him half his business, and the added bus pad work means more disruption. He's demanding compensation; the city says the work is Measure R-funded and contractor is on schedule.
City Council — March 10, 2026
The city is updating zoning rules along Artesia and Aviation boulevards to match the new General Plan, shaping future commercial and residential growth in those corridors.
Planning Commission — February 19, 2026
The city is updating zoning rules for commercial properties along the Artesia and Aviation Corridors to encourage business growth and investment. These changes refine land use regulations in C-2 and C-2-PD zones.
City Council — January 6, 2026
The city is pushing forward with zoning changes to revitalize major commercial corridors along Artesia and Aviation Boulevards to encourage new investment and modernize land use.
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