Project Phases
Community engagement timeline for Malibu's five lands
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Completed
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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Completed
Following the Phase 1 community feedback, the City gathered more detailed input on the top ten categories, asking residents to identify the specific amenities and uses they would like to see for each land. The top ten categories included:
- Commercial use (parking, business development)
- Community center (senior center, youth center, library, visitor center)
- Community pool/splash pad
- Grass sports fields (soccer, football, baseball, softball)
- Housing (workforce and senior)
- Indoor theatre/arts center
- Open space (pathways and trails, community garden)
- Outdoor amphitheater
- Sports courts (basketball, pickleball, tennis, bocci)
- Other (dog park, skate park, bike trails, bike parks)
In October 2024, the City Council set direction on priorities for some of the lands:
- Heathercliff & Ioki Lot: The City is exploring plans for new sports fields and a multigenerational community center, which may include a pool, gymnasium, senior center, and expanded library services.
- Parcel C at Cross Creek Ranch (La Paz) Lot: City staff and the Malibu Arts Commission are collaborating with Cross Creek Ranch Malibu, LLC on a proposed community arts center design.
- Triangle & Trancas Lots: No direction has been determined for these lands yet.
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In Progress
On October 28, 2025, the Malibu Arts Commission reviewed new community feedback on programming options and authorized the Arts Center Ad Hoc Committee to collaborate with the Cross Creek Ranch team. Feedback was collected through community meetings, a survey, and online engagement for the proposed Performing Arts Center on Parcel C at Cross Creek Ranch, formerly the La Paz lot.
The Malibu Arts Commission plan to provide direction to City Council on next steps in early 2026.
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Upcoming
At the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting, the Council approved moving forward with Frederick Fisher and Partners to develop a master plan and concept design for a recreation center at the Heathercliff lot.
At the December 10, 2025 City Council meeting, Council will review the latest status and progress on all five Malibu Community Lands. During this discussion, the Council will revisit prior direction for each site and may request additional research or analysis from staff. This review allows Councilmembers to refine priorities and provide updated guidance for the remaining lands.
| Phase | Timeline | Description |
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| Phase 1 | April – June 2024 | Collected broad community feedback for all five lands on potential uses and facilities through community meetings, pop-up events, surveys, and online feedback. |
| Phase 2 | August – September 2024 | Following the Phase 1 community feedback, the City gathered more detailed input on the top ten categories, asking residents to identify the specific amenities and uses they would like to see for each land. The top ten categories included:
In October 2024, the City Council set direction on priorities for some of the lands:
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| Phase 3 | October 2024 – Present | On October 28, 2025, the Malibu Arts Commission reviewed new community feedback on programming options and authorized the Arts Center Ad Hoc Committee to collaborate with the Cross Creek Ranch team. Feedback was collected through community meetings, a survey, and online engagement for the proposed Performing Arts Center on Parcel C at Cross Creek Ranch, formerly the La Paz lot.
The Malibu Arts Commission plan to provide direction to City Council on next steps in early 2026. |
| Phase 4 | Future | At the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting, the Council approved moving forward with Frederick Fisher and Partners to develop a master plan and concept design for a recreation center at the Heathercliff lot.
At the December 10, 2025 City Council meeting, Council will review the latest status and progress on all five Malibu Community Lands. During this discussion, the Council will revisit prior direction for each site and may request additional research or analysis from staff. This review allows Councilmembers to refine priorities and provide updated guidance for the remaining lands. |
