Inglewood is redrawing the city map for the first time in nearly 40 years

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Isaiah Murtaugh Barish | The LA Local, LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · July 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Inglewood officials are working on a full rewrite of the city map for the first time in nearly 40 years, laying out how they want the city to grow and change for the next two decades. (Isaiah Murtaugh Barish / The LA Local) Inglewood officials are working on a full rewrite of the city map for the...

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Inglewood's effort to redraw its city map for the first time in nearly 40 years will have significant implications for the city's growth and development over the next two decades. The proposed changes, including mixed-use developments along Manchester Boulevard and dense housing on La Brea Avenue, aim to revitalize business corridors while preserving the character of residential neighborhoods. This overhaul of the general plan comes at a critical time, as the city seeks to capitalize on the presence of stadiums and arenas while addressing the shortage of housing. The environmental impact review process will be crucial in ensuring that the city's plans balance the need for new development with the concerns of long-time residents like Jerome Johnson, who want to see growth without sacrificing the city's unique identity. As the city council reviews the draft land-use plan, residents will be watching closely to see how Inglewood's vision for its future takes shape.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Reading time: 4 min

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Inglewood is redrawing the city map for the first time in nearly 40 years

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