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Lynwood
Lynwood's location, ethnic diversity, and youthful population make it ideal for new development. Centrally located between two major freeways, Interstate 105 and Interstate 710, Lynwood has tremendous exposure to the one-half million cars that pass through the city daily. Lynwood's downtown offers the only visible commercial corridor along Interstate 105, with full service on/off ramps at Long Beach Boulevard. Another convenience of freeway accessibility situates Lynwood 10 minutes away from LAX, 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and 20 minutes away from downtown Long Beach.
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency manages two redevelopment project areas, and may assist businesses within these project ares with loans or grants for building facade improvements, land acquisition, relocation, and general development. And, to facilitate development and implements its redevelopment plan, the Agency may also assist in the construction and development of new projects and public improvements in connection with those projects.
AREA DESCRIPTION
Lynwood is approximately 4.9 square miles and is located 5 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is conveniently located just 10 minutes away from Los Angeles International Airport, bordered by the I-105 Glen Anderson Freeway and the I-710 Long Beach Freeway. lynwood also has a Metro Green Line Station at Long Beach Boulevard and the I-105 Freeway.
THE COMMUNITY
Lynwood is a rapidly growing city of 73,000, and with a median age of 24, it ranks among cities in Los Angeles County with predominantly young populations. It is a dense and diversely multi-cultural city, and historically remains a bedroom community. As the City approaches its century mark, the goal of constructing new commercial development and new housing is chief among the City's priorities.
POPULATION
A population study was conducted using the crossing of the I-105 Freeway at Long Beach Boulevard as a starting point. The population density studied a one-mile radius, a three-mile radius, and a five-mile radius and found the following:
1 Mile Radius = 43,000
3 Mile Radius = 355,000
5 Mile Radius = 914,000
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
1 Mile Radius = $38,000
3 Mile Radius = $38,500
5 Mile Radius = $40,500
Guide for Businesses
Lynwood Recycling Program
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