The Campus

A vision for health, livability and community.

State of the Current Campus

To address escalating maintenance costs as well as seismic and structural issues common with buildings built in the 1950s and ’60s, BCHD’s board and the project’s Community Working Group directed staff to take a broader look at the campus and prioritize safety. This occurred after seismic experts provided analysis and preliminary costs that concluded no legal obligation exists to address any building’s structural integrity, but there were issues that should be addressed.

Learn more about the Center for Health & Fitness Relocation

The fitness center will be moved from its current home in the 514 Building to the new location in time to open in 2027.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

BCHD is working to secure space on the campus for a PACE program, aiming to provide services for older adults and establish a long-term tenant in…

allcove Beach Cities

55% of funding secured for construction of a permanent allcove Beach Cities location.

Bike & Pedestrian Path

In 2023, the Diamond Street Bike & Pedestrian Path was completed. The project installed a Class I bike path with new lighting, pavement, bicycle …

Positive Steps Forward

In April 2025, we shared updates on the Healthy Living Campus master plan, including progress on several key components.

A new space has been secured in the 510 N. Prospect Building for the Center for Health & Fitness, with an anticipated opening in 2027. We’re also working toward establishing a long-term Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider in the same building. These steps reflect our ongoing commitment to expanding health and wellness services for the community, while also allowing us to retain the 510 N. Prospect Avenue building for the long term and preserve the adjacent green space along Diamond Street—addressing a key concern raised by neighboring residents.

New Opportunities

As we continue to move forward with the Healthy Living Campus, we’re pleased to share the next steps in revitalizing our campus, including plans to vacate the 514 Building in 2027 to make way for new possibilities. The first step in this process happened over the summer when the BCHD Board of Directors issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to explore future health services for the Campus. Potential uses include Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE), Senior Affordable Housing, or Medical Office Space/Health-Related Services—all within the scope of services BCHD can provide under California Healthcare District law.

At their November meeting, the BCHD Board of Directors named Mar Ventures and Continental Development Corporation as its preferred development team for its upcoming redevelopment of the former South Bay Hospital site. The Board directed BCHD CEO Tom Bakaly and staff to create a Letter of Intent to initiate discussions to pursue a ground lease agreement with Mar Ventures/Continental.

El Segundo-based Mar Ventures/Continental was one of three final proposals reviewed by the Board, following an initial review by a BCHD consultant and an Advisory Working Group comprised of BCHD staff, a Board Member, and two community members.

BCHD plans to utilize a ground lease model, keeping the land publicly owned while partnering with a developer to bring new health-related services to the campus in Redondo Beach. This proven approach has successfully generated revenue for BCHD programs and services for 54 years, creating sustainable funding to support health and wellness programs and ensuring the campus continues to serve the community for years to come.

This is an important time for BCHD, and we look forward to sharing more as we work together to shape the future for Beach Cities Health District, our Healthy Living Campus, and the health of our community.