2301 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 4140
El Segundo, CA 90245
TEL: 424-297-1070 | URL: www.kosmont.com
CITY OF NORWALK
ICSC LAS VEGAS RECAP
JULY 1, 2025
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
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SUMMARY
Kosmont team focused on marketing eight targeted development areas within 10 economic nodes, identified in the Economic Development Opportunities Plan (EDOP), originally adopted in 2018 and updated in 2023 (shown in following map)
City should be commended for proactive business attraction consistently at ICSC Vegas, largest retail real estate conference in the world
About 25,000 people attended ICSC Vegas on May 18-20, 2025 Preparation began several months before which includes research, outreach, follow up, meeting coordination, preparation of marketing material, targeted and mass email blast to professionals. Kosmont team and City staff collaborated during regular bi-weekly meetings leading up to the conference
Kosmont team and City connected with property owners, development partners / developers, hotel flags, and brokers representing regional and national brands in productive meetings Received development project progress updates and continued interest from various major retailers and hotel companies Eight representatives from the City attended:
➢ Jennifer Perez, Vice Mayor
➢ Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
➢ Margarita L. Rios, Councilmember
➢ Linda Lopez, Chair of the Planning Commission
➢ Kim Apodaca, Vice Chair of the Planning Commission
➢ Jesus Gomez, City Manager
➢ Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager
➢ Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development Significant project sites discussed / marketed include:
➢ The Walk
➢ Norwalk Transit Village
➢ Norwalk Goal Car Wash
➢ Former Food 4 Less Site
➢ Saddleback Hotel Site
Follow up, continued relationship building and market intelligence are key steps in the short term and long term to improving economic vitality for the City
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CITY BOUNDARIES
AND EDOP NODES
Source: Norwalk EDOP Update (Originally adopted in
2018, Update adopted Oct. 17, 2023)
Alondra Blvd.
Rosecrans Ave.
Norwalk Blvd.
Pioneer Blvd.
Imperial Hwy.
Studebaker Rd.
Bloomfield Ave.
166
th
St.
# EDOP Node Status
1 605 Fwy. / Firestone Existing
2 Firestone / San Antonio Nodes Existing
3 Imperial / Pioneer Existing
4 Civic Center / Entertainment District Existing
5 Prof. Office Development Center Existing
6 Norwalk Transit Village
(fmr. Cal. Youth Authority) Existing
7 Five Points Existing
8 Historic Front Street Existing
9 Alondra / Pioneer Existing
10 Former Food 4 Less* New
1 2
8 7
4 5
6 9
10 3
Economic nodes are defined by strategic areas
across the City comprised of corridors, existing
and proposed development projects, and specific
sites with development / redevelopment
opportunities.
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ICSC MARKETING
OPPORTUNITIES
Kosmont assisted the City in preparing
marketing collateral for eight key targeted
development areas.
1 2
1 Former Food 4 Less Site
2 Rosecrans Ave. / 605 Fwy. Site
3 Durham Property
4 Front St. Redevelopment
5 Hotel Saddleback
6 Norwalk Entertainment District
7 Norwalk Transit Village
8 School District Parking Lot Site
3 6
7 4
5 8
Source: Norwalk EDOP Update (Originally adopted in
2018, Update adopted Oct. 17, 2023)
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ICSC MARKETING FLYERS
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ICSC MARKETING FLYERS (CONT’D)
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ICSC SCHEDULE / POTENTIAL PARTNERS
Day Morning Meetings
(7:30am – Noon)
Afternoon Meetings
(Noon – 6pm)
Evening Meetings
(6pm – 9pm)
Sunday
(5/19/24) Arrival / Check-In Opening Reception
Monday
(5/20/24)
Tuesday
(5/21/24) Conference Conclusion
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THANK YOU
City of Norwalk has significant economic development
and real estate activities occurring.
2301 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 4140
El Segundo, CA 90245
TEL: 424-297-1070 | URL: www.kosmont.com