WHAT'S HERE LIVE HERE AROUND HERE GALLERY BLOG SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY DESIGN LOCATION AWARDS COMMUNITY DESIGN Once the site of Howard Hughes’ aerospace empire, Playa Vista today is a walkable mix of new homes, creative offices, retail, year-round events, parks and open spaces. MIXED-USE SUSTAINABILITY LIVING IN PLAYA VISTA THE CAMPUS – CREATING JOBS NEAR HOUSING LEED CERTIFICATION FOR HOMES AND OFFICES ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY RECREATION AT THE RESORT RUNWAY, A NEW LIFESTYLE HUB 29 URBAN PARKS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS RIPARIAN CORRIDOR AND WETLANDS PUBLIC ART & ICONS WALKABILITY AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC SCHOOL, FIRE STATION AND LIBRARY IN THE COMMUNITY LOCATION Playa Vista, situated on LA’s Westside, is one of the most innovative urban infill developments in the country. Less than 2 miles from the beach and offering a short drive to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Playa Vista is also connected to some of the best bike paths in California. Located on land that formerly housed the headquarters of Howard Hughes’ aircraft company, the property is now a thriving and evolving mixed-use community. More than 15,000 people now live and work at Playa Vista, with another 5,000 expected in the next few years. Seventy percent of Playa Vista’s original design and land area is designated as parks and open space, and the community features modern sustainable development throughout, leading to its recognition by the Los Angeles Times as “LA’s Urban Model.” Playa Vista has also become an example for urban planners throughout the world who are looking to observe innovative sustainable policies in action. AWARDS PATH (Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing) Playa Vista was developed as one of six communities in the country selected by President Bill Clinton during his time in office as National Pilot Projects of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). PATH’s goals are to improve the development, dissemination and use of new housing technologies. Ahwahnee Award Playa Vista was recognized as a model of livable, pedestrian- and transit-friendly communities and was among eight projects to receive a 1999 Ahwahnee Award from the Local Government Commission—a Sacramento-based nonprofit group that studies cities. EPA’s Energy Star Clean Air Awards Playa Vista received an Energy Star Clean Air Award in 2001 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The award honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. Playa Vista received the award because it offers residents the ability to manage their household needs without getting into their cars. California Stormwater Quality Association—Stormwater Best Management Practices Implementation Project of the Year Playa Vista was honored by the California Stormwater Quality Association with the 2006 Outstanding Stormwater Best Management Practice Implementation Project Award for its Freshwater Marsh, which reduced pollutants to the Ballona Wetlands, the Ballona Channel and Santa Monica Bay. 2014 Gold Nugget—Best On the Boards Site Plan Brookfield Residential received a top Gold Nugget award for “exceptional concepts in design, planning and development” for Playa Vista in its Phase II community plan, which the judges applauded for its “ambitiousness, cohesion and clear intention of a knit-together neighborhood.” PLAYALINK LOGIN REGISTER/VISIT OUR STORY FAQS NEWS CONTACT US PRIVACY TERMS COOKIE SETTINGS DO NOT SELL MY INFO CONNECT Builder reserves the right to make changes in design, pricing and amenities without notice or obligation. All photographs, renderings and other depictions are for the sole purpose of illustration. Square footage is approximate. Brookfield Residential does not discriminate against any class of persons protected by federal, state, local, or provincial law. Monthly pricing is approximate and is subject to change without notice or obligation. © 2021 Playa Vista. All rights reserved. CA DRE #01896289. Brookfield Properties Cookie Policy This site uses cookies, including third-party cookies, to enable website functionality, analyze the performance of our site and our advertising, and personalize and target content and ads. By clicking “Accept Cookies,” you agree to this use of cookies. You can manage your preferences by clicking Cookie Settings. Cookie Settings Accept Cookies