Destination Crenshaw Digital Equity Zone
Summary
SCH Number
2026070890
Public Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Destination Crenshaw Digital Equity Zone
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2026
Document Description
Destination Crenshaw is a community-based nonprofit, working in close partnership with Plenary (the Applicant) to execute a community-owned fiber network. Since its incorporation as a nonprofit in 2017, Destination Crenshaw has been leading development of a 1.3 mile stretch of parks and open space, investing in local businesses, creating local jobs, and funding commissions for Black artists.
Contact Information
Name
Ruchita Acharya
Agency Name
California Public Utilities Commission
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, and West Adams.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
• 14 California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.) § 15301 (Existing Facilities) • 14 C.C.R. § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstr
Reasons for Exemption
The fiber optic infrastructure will be deployed in existing rights-of-way and existing utility pole infrastructure and will strictly adhere to local permitting requirements as set out by the City of Los Angeles and the Crenshaw District.