MARINA DEL REY
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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PROJECT SCOPE
UPDATE (Jan. 21, 2025): No mature trees will be removed as part of the project. The roots of two coral trees will be pruned only so the promenade may be reconstructed. The pruning will take place under the supervision of a certified arborist. The two trees will be monitored regularly for public safety risks. (Download detailed update)
Aubrey Austin Park is a 0.30-acre waterfront park located at the end of Via Marina, adjacent to Mariners Village Apartments and the Marina’s main channel. The park features mature trees, paved walkways, and viewing areas overlooking the main channel.
The Aubrey Austin Park Improvement Project consists of various site improvements, including removing, replacing, and reconfiguring of the existing damaged paved walkways to comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act; incorporating four permanent lounge chairs within the decomposed granite area adjacent to the new concrete low wall; and installing several gray colored concrete pedestal seats along the promenade. The project also calls for replacing current trash receptacles with upgraded models, installing a new pet waste bag dispenser; and relocating the existing monument plaque to the new lounge chair area.
The Landscape improvements would include the installation of four 24” box Metrosideros excelsa (New Zealand Christmas) trees along Via Marina, and the landscape shrub and groundcover palette would consist of Dianella Revoluta (Flax Lily), Lomandra Longifolia (Evergreen Baby Matt Rush), and Festuca Glauca (Elijah Blue). The irrigation system would be upgraded to allow for efficient and effective watering of turf, shrubs, and young trees while avoiding overwatering of mature trees.
- Latest project update – Jan. 21, 2025 (.pdf)
- NOTE: Another coral tree (VM-147) on Via Marina will no longer be removed; it will instead be pruned appropriately. This tree was previously identified for removal by a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Certified Arborist during DBH’s annual tree survey of all trees in the Marina because of its unbalanced crown, over-extended limbs, root decay and the appearance of new stress cracks.
Project Schedule:
- Construction Mobilization: Fall 2024
- Construction Completion: Late Spring 2025
Total Project Budget: Estimated at $1.5 million
Related Documents:
- Latest project update – Jan. 21, 2025
- Current site plan – January 2025
- Daily Tree Protection Monitoring Log referencing coral tree VM-27
- Daily Tree Protection Monitoring Log referencing coral tree VM-28
- Risk Assessment for VM-147
The following files have outdated or incorrect information, but they are included here for transparency:
- Aubrey Austin Park Improvement Project Site Plan With Modified Promenade – Updated October 2024 (.pdf) – new version linked above
- Original Aubrey Austin Park Improvement Project Site Plan – May 2023 (.pdf) – new version linked above
- FAQ – Tree Removals at Aubrey Austin Park (.pdf) – No trees will be removed during this project.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
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Project Scope: The Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) will develop a new “Signage and Gateways Master Plan” for Marina del Rey. The purpose of the plan is to update the public gateways, wayfinding, and informational signage throughout Marina del Rey, in order to:
- Create an identity and sense of place for the Marina.
- Enhance the experience of Marina del Rey visitors by making the community more easily navigable.
- Create awareness of and highlight water-oriented activities and community features.
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Burton Chace Park
Project Scope: The Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) submitted conceptional design considerations for site improvements at Burton W. Chace Park.
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Project Scope: The proposed project would include renovation of an existing 1,320 square foot restroom and a vacant office building, upgrades to the boat storage area to increase storage capacity, modifications to the existing walkway along the facility’s perimeter adjacent to Palawan Way. The project also encompasses stormwater capture and filtration systems to advance water quality improvement goals for the Marina. Bike racks, seat walls, designated scooter parking, a new lengthened ADA ramp and ADA mat for accessible water access, and a new water bottle refill station and picnic table would also be installed at the site. In addition, part of a fence adjacent to a neighboring pocket park would be removed to provide better pedestrian connectivity between the two areas.
Anticipated Construction: Winter 2024 – Winter 2025
Project Budget: $4,800,000
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
| AMLI Apartments (Parcel 15) |
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| Wayfarer Apartments (Parcel 28) |
Construction Completion: November 2019 |
| Venice Dual Force Main (Via Marina) |
Project Scope: City of Los Angeles project to install a 54-inch diameter force main sewer line Construction Completion: December 2020 |
| Marriott Hotel (Parcel 9U) |
Project Scope: Six-story Residence Inn and five-story Courtyard Marriott; 288 rooms with waterfront restaurant and amenities. Construction Completion: August 2021 |
| Wetland Park (Parcel 9, South) |
Project Scope: Public wetland park project (1.46 acres) Construction Completion: May 2018 |
| Neptune Marina Apartments (Parcels 10/14) |
Project Scope: Four four-story buildings, 526 units, 161 boat slips Construction Completion: June 2020 |
| Marina del Rey Marina (Parcel 43) |
Project Scope: Anchorage renovation, 277 boat slips. |
| Boardwalk Marina del Rey / Pier 44 (Parcel 44) |
Project Scope: Eight new buildings, up to three-stories; 82,652 square feet of visitor-serving commercial space; 141 boat slips; 57 dry boat storage spaces. Construction Completion: December 2020 |
COASTAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
The Coastal Improvement Fund (CIF) was established with the certification of the 1996 amendment to the Marina del Rey Local Coastal Program to finance construction of local park facilities and non-motorized public boating facilities in the Marina del Rey area. Information related to the fund balance and the current CIF fee adjusted to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is available from the Department of Regional Planning’s webpage.
Potential Future Uses of the Coastal Improvement Fund: