What is the South LA Greenway?
Currently, the Slauson corridor, between Normandie Avenue and Alameda Boulevard, consists of working-class neighborhoods, a variety of commercial, industrial businesses, and social service agencies that provide healthcare and community development services.
The South LA Greenway will increase access to parks, affordable housing, and local businesses–significantly transforming the landscape of this historic corridor. Upon completion, it will feature three new parks, an innovative community center, and connections to existing parks in the 9th District, as well as Metro's Rail to Rail (R2R) project.
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Opened in 2001, this center, located at Slauson and Compton Avenues, is the only designated nature park in the City of Los Angeles. The proposed garden studio project will transform a former maintenance yard into several solar-powered modular classrooms designed for outdoor learning in the park's natural environment. Additional site improvements, including landscaping, restroom upgrades, and new parking facilities, are currently being designed. Expected completion in 2026.
Funded by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, this park at the northeast corner of Figueroa Street and Slauson Avenue, which is currently under construction, has been a vacant lot for over 40 years. It will include an amphitheater, an outdoor fitness area, a tree canopy, and more. The expected completion date is in 2026.
This unique hub, which will be located along Slauson Avenue between Normandie and Budlong Avenues, will provide local youth with opportunities to engage in digital media arts, including broadcasting, game design, and recorded performance art. The center will feature pedestrian and bike pathways, a green screen studio, a multipurpose editing/gaming lab, a daycare center, afterschool programming, a vegetative roof terrace, free WiFi, and charging stations for phones and devices. The expected completion date is in 2026.
This project, located at Slauson Avenue and Wall Street, redevelops a 7-acre city-owned block, and will feature a 4-acre park, commercial and retail spaces, and over 500 residential units, with 50 percent designated as affordable housing. Managed by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), Slauson & Wall is currently in the design phase. The park is expected to be completed by fall 2026, with the mixed-use development to follow.
Metro’s R2R project is transforming abandoned rail lines along Slauson Avenue into walking and biking paths, connecting the Metro K Line (Crenshaw), the Metro J Line (110 freeway), and the Metro A Line (Long Beach). With nearly 60 percent of the project area located in Council District 9, this $143 million investment will add shaded areas, trees, and improved lighting, bringing renewed energy and accessibility to a historically underserved area.
Another important investment in the area is the $35 million grant awarded to the South LA Eco-Lab, which covers a 3.9-mile area in the heart of South Los Angeles. This consortium of community-based organizations will advance many initiatives, including the planting of 6,000 shade and fruit trees, the installation of solar roofs and EV charging stations, expansion of car-sharing and the LADOT e-bike library, and providing free Metro passes to eligible residents. Collectively, these efforts aim to combat climate change, enhance mental and physical well-being, and build resilience within our community. For more information, visit slatez.org/south-la-eco-lab