Background
The City of Malibu owns five community lands totaling over 61 acres. To ensure the future of these community lands aligns with the community’s priorities, the City completed a comprehensive outreach and engagement program from March through September 2024 to gather feedback on what the community envisions for the future of each land.
Timeline & Updates
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Collected broad community feedback for all five lands on potential uses and facilities through community meetings, pop-up events, surveys, and online feedback.
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City gathered more detailed input on the top ten categories, asking residents to identify where they would like these specific amenities amongst the five lands.
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On October 28, 2024, the City Council set direction for staff:
- Heathercliff & Ioki Lot: Evaluate options for sports fields as well as a multigenerational community center, including a pool, gymnasium, and senior center.
- Parcel C at Cross Creek Ranch (La Paz) Lot: Work with the Cross Creek Ranch developers to create a conceptual plan for a performing arts center.
- Triangle & Trancas Lots: No direction provided.
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Activity suspended due to the Franklin and Palisades Fires response and recovery.
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On October 28, 2025, the Malibu Arts Commission received new community feedback on programming options and approved a motion for a Performing Arts Center Ad Hoc Committee to work with the Cross Creek Ranch team through December.
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On November 10, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with Frederick Fisher and Partners to develop a master plan and concept design for a recreation center at the Heathercliff lot.
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In January, the City Council will review the latest status and progress on all five properties and provide updated guidance as needed.
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Malibu Arts Commission will provide a recommendation to City Council regarding a Performing Arts Center at Parcel C.
