Design Meeting for Expo Phase 2

By Damien Newton
Apr 8, 2011

Help us kick-off the design process for

Expo Phase 2!

The Exposition Construction Authority invites you to a community meeting to kick-off the design process for Phase 2 of the Expo Line project. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet the design/build contractor Skanska/Rados, a Joint Venture, and learn about the design process and timeline.

The format will include a short presentation followed by breakout sessions to facilitate dialogue and community input on station elements, neighborhood integration and mitigation measures. The information presented at these meetings will be identical, so interested individuals, organizations and public agencies are welcome to attend on either of the following days:

Monday, May 9, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
East Wing Meeting Room
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Special Event Free parking available off Main Street

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Gymnasium
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Parking available on campus

Planned Agenda for Community Meetings:

6:30 – 7:00 p.m.: Formal Presentation
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Breakout Sessions

Click here to view flyer

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