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Future for the Pilgrim
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A Unique Opportunity
The Pilgrim Power Station closed in 2019, creating challenges and opportunities for the town of Plymouth. While its decommissioning is an ongoing process, the Pilgrim Power Station's closure creates new opportunities for conservation, recreation and economic development uses throughout it's extensive 1600 acre site.
The Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area
This Planning Process is an invitation to the Plymouth Community to envision the long-term future of these 1600 acres. Together we will think through the challenges of Plymouth's economic future, employment opportunities, financial sustainability and quality of life goals and determine how best to align this site to those goals.
The Opportunity
The Santa Monica Airport is strategically positioned to be reborn as a central community resource, with park and recreation offerings that feature captivating views of the mountains, ocean, and downtown Los Angeles.
Population Density
The airport site sits within the dense urban fabric of Santa Monica and Los Angeles's westside residential neighborhoods.
0-9,999
10,000-19,999
20,000-29,999
>30,000
People per sq. mile
Site Accessibility
Most Santa Monica residents can access the site via a 20-minute bike ride.
10 min walk
15 min walk
20 min walk
10 min bike
20 min bike
Site Hydrology
The Santa Monica Airport has a relatively low flood risk compared to other surrounding areas to the east.
Flow to Santa Monica Bay
Flow to Ballona Creek
Flood Risk
low-high
On-site Today
A variety of different uses and building types occupy the site today. In addition to aviation uses, the site is home to retail, art, cultural, institutional, and office facilities.
Retail / Restaurant
Arts/Culture/Institutional
Aviation Use
Office
Scheduled to be Demolished
Other
Site Materials
The Santa Monica Airport is 80% covered by impervious surfaces which include buildings, concrete, runway, plazas, and paths.
Pervious Surface
20%
Lawn
Sports Field
Interim landscape
Semi-Pervious Surface
80%
Building
Concrete & Asphalt
Tarmac
Plaza & Pathways
Site Topography
With the exception of the steep bluff drop off on the west side, the site is characterized by a relatively gentle east to west slope, which enables a clear view of the bay from many points of the property.
0-3 degrees
3-5
5-8
8-15
15-33
>33
A Unique Opportunity
The Pilgrim Power Station closed in 2019, creating challenges and opportunities for the town of Plymouth. While its decommissioning is an ongoing process, the Pilgrim Power Station's closure creates new opportunities for conservation, recreation and economic development uses throughout it's extensive 1600 acre site.
The Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area
This Planning Process is an invitation to the Plymouth Community to envision the long-term future of these 1600 acres. Together we will think through the challenges of Plymouth's economic future, employment opportunities, financial sustainability and quality of life goals and determine how best to align this site to those goals.
The Opportunity
The Santa Monica Airport is strategically positioned to be reborn as a central community resource, with park and recreation offerings that feature captivating views of the mountains, ocean, and downtown Los Angeles.
Population Density
The airport site sits within the dense urban fabric of Santa Monica and Los Angeles's westside residential neighborhoods.
0-9,999
10,000-19,999
20,000-29,999
>30,000
People per sq. mile
Site Accessibility
Most Santa Monica residents can access the site via a 20-minute bike ride.
10 min walk
15 min walk
20 min walk
10 min bike
20 min bike
Site Hydrology
The Santa Monica Airport has a relatively low flood risk compared to other surrounding areas to the east.
Flow to Santa Monica Bay
Flow to Ballona Creek
Flood Risk
low-high
On-site Today
A variety of different uses and building types occupy the site today. In addition to aviation uses, the site is home to retail, art, cultural, institutional, and office facilities.
Retail / Restaurant
Arts/Culture/Institutional
Aviation Use
Office
Scheduled to be Demolished
Other
Site Materials
The Santa Monica Airport is 80% covered by impervious surfaces which include buildings, concrete, runway, plazas, and paths.
Pervious Surface
20%
Lawn
Sports Field
Interim landscape
Semi-Pervious Surface
80%
Building
Concrete & Asphalt
Tarmac
Plaza & Pathways
Site Topography
With the exception of the steep bluff drop off on the west side, the site is characterized by a relatively gentle east to west slope, which enables a clear view of the bay from many points of the property.
0-3 degrees
3-5
5-8
8-15
15-33
>33
A Unique Opportunity
The Pilgrim Power Station closed in 2019, creating challenges and opportunities for the town of Plymouth. While its decommissioning is an ongoing process, the Pilgrim Power Station's closure creates new opportunities for conservation, recreation and economic development uses throughout it's extensive 1600 acre site.
The Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area
This Planning Process is an invitation to the Plymouth Community to envision the long-term future of these 1600 acres. Together we will think through the challenges of Plymouth's economic future, employment opportunities, financial sustainability and quality of life goals and determine how best to align this site to those goals.
The Opportunity
The Santa Monica Airport is strategically positioned to be reborn as a central community resource, with park and recreation offerings that feature captivating views of the mountains, ocean, and downtown Los Angeles.
Population Density
The airport site sits within the dense urban fabric of Santa Monica and Los Angeles's westside residential neighborhoods.
0-9,999
10,000-19,999
20,000-29,999
>30,000
People per sq. mile
Site Accessibility
Most Santa Monica residents can access the site via a 20-minute bike ride.
10 min walk
15 min walk
20 min walk
10 min bike
20 min bike
Site Hydrology
The Santa Monica Airport has a relatively low flood risk compared to other surrounding areas to the east.
Flow to Santa Monica Bay
Flow to Ballona Creek
Flood Risk
low-high
On-site Today
A variety of different uses and building types occupy the site today. In addition to aviation uses, the site is home to retail, art, cultural, institutional, and office facilities.
Retail / Restaurant
Arts/Culture/Institutional
Aviation Use
Office
Scheduled to be Demolished
Other
Site Materials
The Santa Monica Airport is 80% covered by impervious surfaces which include buildings, concrete, runway, plazas, and paths.
Pervious Surface
20%
Lawn
Sports Field
Interim landscape
Semi-Pervious Surface
80%
Building
Concrete & Asphalt
Tarmac
Plaza & Pathways
Site Topography
With the exception of the steep bluff drop off on the west side, the site is characterized by a relatively gentle east to west slope, which enables a clear view of the bay from many points of the property.
0-3 degrees
3-5
5-8
8-15
15-33
>33
About the Project
About the Project
About the Project
About the Project
QUESTIONS
Big Questions
Throughout this visioning process, the planning team will be asking big questions of the Plymouth community, Town officials and ourselves. Thoughtful investigation of these questions will produce a plan that can guide the Town for the next few decades as the site transitions from its former to future uses.
How do we offset the increasing tax burden on existing homeowners?
How do we offset the increasing tax burden on existing homeowners?
How do we offset the increasing tax burden on existing homeowners?
How do we create job opportunities that ensure Plymouth's future vitality?
How do we create job opportunities that ensure Plymouth's future vitality?
How do we create job opportunities that ensure Plymouth's future vitality?
Where should we develop? Where should we conserve?
Where should we develop? Where should we conserve?
Where should we develop? Where should we conserve?
What land uses would improve Plymouth's quality of life?
What land uses would improve Plymouth's quality of life?
What land uses would improve Plymouth's quality of life?
PROCESS + TIMELINE
Schedule
The Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area planning process will run until July 2025. During the development of a concept for the site, the Planning Team will have two Public Forums that invite the Plymouth Community to have a direct influence on the outcomes of the plan.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
All residents of Plymouth are invited to join the Planning Team at our two public forums. In Public Forum 1: The Visioning Session, you will be asked to evaluate the opportunities of the Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area and develop visions and goals for its reuse. In Public Forum 2: The Open House, the Planning Team will present different concepts for reutilization of the site that align with the community's goals and provide opportunities for interactive feedback. Click below for more info about each event.
Open House @ South Middle School
April 10, 2025
Open House @ South Middle School
April 10, 2025
Open House @ South Middle School
April 10, 2025 6pm - 9pm Plymouth South Middle School, Lecture Hall 488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Open House @ South Middle School
April 10, 2025 6pm - 9pm Plymouth South Middle School, Lecture Hall 488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Public Survey
Public Survey
See Survey Results
Survey Closed February 2 @ 11:59 PM The Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Plan Survey ran from January 8 - February 2, 2025. It was shared with residents of Plymouth via emails, social media and printed flyers at Town gathering places.
See Survey Results
Survey Closed February 2 @ 11:59 PM The Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Plan Survey ran from January 8 - February 2, 2025. It was shared with residents of Plymouth via emails, social media and printed flyers at Town gathering places.
See Survey Results
Survey Closed February 2 @ 11:59 PM The Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Plan Survey ran from January 8 - February 2, 2025. It was shared with residents of Plymouth via emails, social media and printed flyers at Town gathering places.
See Survey Results
Survey Closed February 2 @ 11:59 PM The Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Plan Survey ran from January 8 - February 2, 2025. It was shared with residents of Plymouth via emails, social media and printed flyers at Town gathering places.
CONTACT
Stay Informed
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RESOURCES
Project Documents
Project Documents
TEAM
Initiative of the Town of Plymouth
Initiative of the Town of Plymouth
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Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
