The Santa Monica Airport is scheduled to close on December 31, 2028, after a long struggle by residents seeking relief from noise and pollution. While a park was proposed for the site, some community members advocate for affordable housing to address the city's housing crisis. Opposition exists from those who prefer to keep the airport open to prevent development, citing health and environmental concerns. This situation exemplifies ongoing tensions in California regarding housing and development in urban spaces, especially crucial areas like the airport site.
To protect ourselves, we should keep the airport open until we can address the political landscape and correct it," said Tricia Crane, chair of Northeast Neighbors of Santa Monica, a neighborhood association.
Living beneath the jets is maddening and dangerous—many of the smaller planes that land there burn leaded fuel, spraying toxins on the homes and schools below.
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