Laguna Beach has been awarded a $200,000 competitive grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The funds are allocated through SCAG's Sustainable Communities Program, aimed to assist the City's Downtown Specific Plan update, as posted on their official Twitter account earlier today.
The City's Community Development Department is pleased to announce that the City has been awarded a $200,000 competitive grant from the Southern California Association of Governments via its Sustainable Communities Program to support the City's Downtown Specific Plan update. pic.twitter.com/Zh7z2wWdZE
— City of Laguna Beach (@lagunabeachgov) October 16, 2023
Obtaining the grant showcases the diligent efforts of Laguna's Community Development Department. The funding directly reflects the city's specific vision for its downtown region, earning recognition from the Southern California Association of Governments, which promotes vibrant and thriving communities.
The Downtown Specific Plan, initiated by Laguna Beach, has the aim to revitalize the city's commercial, artistic, and cultural epicenter. By investing in this development, the city's objective is to attract new businesses, providing a dynamic environment for its residents.
Apart from this, SCAG facilitates local governments to design sustainable, equitable, and interconnected hubs via its Sustainable Communities Program. According to SCAG, it aims to promote combined land-use and transportation planning, greatly improving environmental and economic sustainability.
This award marks a noteworthy milestone in Laguna Beach's ongoing efforts to incorporate sustainability-focused strategies into its urban planning. Through updating the Downtown Specific Plan, the city boldly strides to enhance the standard of living for its citizens, in hopes to inspire other cities in the area to implement similar initiatives.
