03-18-26- GPAC Meeting

The City of Inglewood's General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) convened on March 18, 2026, to discuss updates to the city's land use plan as part of the broader general plan update. The meeting focused heavily on land use designations, particularly the viability and recommendations regarding vertical versus horizontal mixed-use developments along key commercial corridors and transit-oriented areas. Economic feasibility studies presented indicated that vertical mixed-use developments with mandatory ground-floor retail are often financially unviable, leading to recommendations favoring horizontal mixed-use in many areas to provide greater flexibility for future development. The committee debated preserving neighborhood-serving commercial districts versus allowing more residential development, with motions passed to designate certain street segments as vertical mixed-use requiring commercial uses, while others were designated horizontal mixed-use. Discussions also covered building height limits, potential impacts on affordable housing, and the timing of environmental impact reports and further policy development. The GPAC planned to present their recommendations to the Planning Commission in May 2026 and the City Council in June 2026, with final general plan adoption anticipated in 2027. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were discussed, but the meeting set the framework for future zoning and development policies that will influence city planning and development projects.