See the Maps: Bike Paths, Building Heights, Parks in Latest Bergamot Plan

The city has completed a draft of a "visionary" planning document to guide development of the Bergamot Station Arts Center area with the arrival of the Expo Light Rail.

Near Santa Monica's Mid-City and Pico Neighborhoods, the area encompasses 140 acres on both sides of Olympic Boulevard on the northeastern edge of the city.

It is expected to be transformed into a walkable neighborhood with lots of apartments, creative offices, restaurants and shops when the Expo line is operational in 2016. A station at Olympic and 26th Street in the Bergamot area will be one of three light rail stops in Santa Monica.

The newly-completed Bergamot Plan—which is still awaiting City Council approval—will be accessible by foot, bike, bus and train, but lesser so by car.

The maps above this article show provide a glimpse at some of the most important components of the plan, including proposed building heights, bike paths and facilities, park and open space locations, and fiber optic infrastructure.

The entire plan can be viewed here or downloaded as a PDF here.

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