The long-disputed InSite Self Storage development proposal is taking steps forward. The vacant 13.95-acre lot at 3701 Pacific Place in Long Beach—tucked between the 405 Freeway and the Los Angeles River—and its proposed development have faced years of legal and procedural hurdles. It will hear what will likely be its last appeal meeting come Aug. 12 and, given previous clearance by the council, will likely move forward if not set back by another lawsuit.
The proposed development will come with a high-capacity storage hub, RV facility, and ancillary services. That is, pending final environmental clearance and remediation. Proponents see it as an opportunity to activate long-dormant land. Opponents, however, remain concerned about its scale, environmental legacy, and compatibility with the surrounding community.
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