PROJECT PULSE UPDATE: REDEVELOPMENT OF400 MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD AND PARKING LOT 3 January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting
Redevelopment of two City-owned properties in Downtown
400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Parking Lot 3
Community engagement and visioning process to identify future uses PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB
January 20, 2026
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PROJECT LOCATIONS
Manhattan Beach Blvd
Valley Dr
Morningside Dr
Highland Ave
Ardmore Ave
Lot 3
400 MBB
N
12th St
Metlox
Vons
Shade Hotel
January 20, 2026
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TIMELINE PREVIEW
.
VISION
August 2025 – July 2026
City Council will discuss
and narrow down
potential options.
Over the next year,
our “Project Pulse” community engagement
and visioning process
will develop preferred options of the community.
January 20, 2026
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
FALL 2025
SPRING 2026
SUMMER 2026
AUGUST 2026
Community
Opinion Survey
Hometown Fair
Farmer’s Market
Focus Groups
Community
Partner Meetings
City Council Meeting
Older Adults Program
FlashVote Survey
Planning Commission
City Council Direction on
Permanent
Uses
City Council Meeting(s)
January 20, 2026
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WINTER 2026
City Council Meeting
Design Charrette
Community Workshop
OVERVIEW
For both properties:
Discuss community input received to-date
Reduce list of potential redevelopment options for both properties January 20, 2026
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CURRENT REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
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Commercial Development
Cultural Arts/
Community Space
Hotel
Mixed-Use Development
Multi-Family Residential
Parking Structure
Open Space/
Park
Social Club
Visitor Center
COMMUNITY OPINION PHONE SURVEY
JANUARY 20, 2026
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Statistically valid survey of 588 residents
Hometown Fair Booth
October 4th
October 5th
Farmer’s Market Booth
October 21st
November 4th
December 2nd
December 9th
December 16th
PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS
JANUARY 20, 2026
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PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS
JANUARY 20, 2026
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HOMETOWN FAIR BOOTH
JANUARY 20, 2026
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FARMER’S MARKET BOOTH
JANUARY 20, 2026
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Downtown Business & Professional Association ( DBPA)
Staff attended November 13th meeting
18 members provided responses
Chamber of Commerce & North MB
Staff attended December 10th meeting
COMMUNITY PARTNER MEETINGS
JANUARY 20, 2026
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DBPA MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2026
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Staff provided a presentation with:
Background and overview, including timeline
Current list of redevelopment options
Upcoming opportunities for continued engagement
Presentation was recorded for members not in attendance
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & NORTH MB
JANUARY 20, 2026
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One stakeholder attended
Parking Lot 3
Subterranean parking structure
Mixed-use development above subterranean parking structure 400 MBB
Surface parking lot and open space/park
Offices
FOCUS GROUP – DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES/OWNERS
JANUARY 20, 2026
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FOCUS GROUP - RESIDENTS
JANUARY 20, 2026
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OVERALL RESULTS – PARKING LOT 3
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OVERALL RESULTS – 400 MBB
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Alternatives included:
Animal shelter
Aviary
Dog park (with coffee shop/bar)
Free recreation center
Getty Villa-style amphitheater
Public restroom
Public transit center
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS SUGGESTED
JANUARY 20, 2026
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Revenue Generation
Coastal Commission
Alternative Parking Sites
Unique Site Characteristics
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
JANUARY 20, 2026
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Email notification to interested parties
Mailed notifications to 300-foot radius
Newspaper advertisement
Social media
PUBLIC OUTREACH
JANUARY 20, 2026
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1. Consideration of options for Lot 3:
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ITEMS
Commercial Development
Cultural Arts/ Community Space
Hotel
Mixed-Use Development
Multi-Family Residential
Open Space/Park
Parking Structure
Social Club
Visitor Center
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2. Consideration of options for 400 MBB:
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ITEMS
Commercial Development
Cultural Arts/ Community Space
Hotel
Mixed-Use Development
Multi-Family Residential
Open Space/Park
Parking Structure
Social Club
Visitor Center
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STAY UPDATED
Website:
www.manhattanbeach.gov/
MBProjectPulse
Questions?
Contact Planning Division:
[email protected]
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PROJECT PULSE UPDATE: REDEVELOPMENT OF400 MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD AND PARKING LOT 3 January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting