Earlier this month, the Stocker Street Creative project took a major step forward in its development review process. The project was presented to the Crenshaw Corridor Design Review Board for their first overview and comment hearing for the project. While the board was not able to take a full board vote, due to an unexpected absence, they were able to hear the full presentation of the project. The meeting was held both in person and virtually to allow for extensive public participation and comments.
Overall, there was a sense of support for the project and the economic growth that it can provide for the area. The board was excited to hear about the estimated job creation and public improvements that are planned for the Stocker project. These include streetscape improvements, public art displays, and improved landscaping focused on drought resistant plantings and historically native species. The board recommended that the project increase their color vibrance and ensure that local artists are utilized when commissioning the plan sculptures and murals.
Another highlight of the meeting was a discussion on the planned partnerships with the Los Angeles Urban League and Yes 2 Jobs. The partnership will be primarily focused on extensive job training and placement for local youth. These organizations will develop programs to identify employment opportunities in the film, set development, sound recording, and other technical specialties. They will then create apprenticeship partnerships within the industry to help develop a pipeline for employment within the Stocker Street development. This partnership will help drive the economic impact of the project and provide well paid local jobs.
Jessica Sarowitz shared her thoughts on the project, “From the very beginning, I said to the project team of Stocker Street that we will build a campus that offers solutions to diverse filmmakers with different economic conditions. It has to be welcoming enough that our neighbors want to be in this space, we build in a way that is good for the environment, and that brings people from both in and out of the community to be a part of this new economic engine that is being built around us.”
We are excited for this next step in the development review process and look forward to making further development progress on the Stocker Street Creative Campus in 2025.
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