The public input received from Phase 1 via email, website forms, community meetings, pop-up events and the community survey was used to develop categories for Phase 2. The feedback we receive in Phase 2 will help shape what type of uses will be considered for each of the specific lands.
From 259 email and website form recommendations, the most popular options were:
- Open spaces (15.55%), including pathways, trails, and community gardens
- Community pools/splash pads (14.29%)
- Community centers, encompassing senior centers, youth centers, and libraries (13.13%)
- Grass sports fields (11.97%)
- Sports courts (11.58%)
From 322 suggestions provided during community meetings, the most popular options were:
- Grass sports fields (16.15%) such as football, and baseball/softball facilities
- Community centers (15.84%), which encompass senior centers, youth centers, libraries and visitor centers
- Wide-ranging commercial uses (13.35%)
- Community pools or splash pads (11.8%)
- Open spaces with pathways, trails, and community gardens (11.18%)
- Indoor theaters/arts centers (8.70%)
The FlashVote survey had 201 participants. Of the 201 participants, 142 listed a Malibu address, indicating they are residents. The 142 resident respondents highlighted the following community needs:
- More outdoor recreation options (59.9%)
- Community pool and water play area (57.8%)
- Indoor theater/arts center (46.5%)
- Indoor community center (36.4%)
These same respondents, when asked about their preferences for outdoor recreation, noted the following:
- Outdoor amphitheater space (56.1%)
- Multipurpose grass sports fields (47.1%)
- Full-size multipurpose sports courts (46%)
- Manicured grass park for casual outdoor activities (35.8%)
