The final community meeting regarding the proposed Armory Park will be held Monday, May 20 at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum.

Now fully funded by state grants, the park was proposed by Post contributor and self-proclaimed “urbanerd” architect Brian Ulaszewski of City Fabrick several years ago. He also introduced the concept to Post readers in early 2007.

Largely removing the stretch of Martin Luther King Blvd. in between 6th and 7th streets–the area forms the most dangerous intersection of any in the city–Armory Park’s mission is simple: to increase safety and greenery while descreasing dangerous pathways and inaccessibility.

“We intend to not only build a great green space, but a park unlike any other in the city,” said Vice Mayor Robert Garcia, who is also co-hosting the meeting with the City of Long Beach. “We are planning on an innovative design that will provide recreation space, and make a statement.”

The community meeting is open to the public and items to be discussed include design, parking impacts and official park naming. The Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments will be in attendance to hear community feedback.

The meeting will take place on May 20 from 6PM to 7:30PM at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, located at 695 Alamitos Avenue.

Read more:

• State Awards City of Long Beach $5.3 Million for Armory Park & Drake Park Expansion
• Armory Park: Another Direction Toward Creating A City

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