Reviving a run-down neighborhood requires a balanced approach. Infrastructure improvements should come first to create safety, accessibility, and investment appeal, followed by housing and commercial renovations to bring visible momentum. The goal is not gentrification but strengthening community heritage. This roadmap offers guidance to help city leaders renew underserved neighborhoods with pride and purpose.

Compton has approved a partnership with The Natelson Dale Group to create a new Economic Development Strategic Plan aimed at strengthening the business climate, revitalizing key corridors, expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses, improving permitting, increasing access to grants, and supporting startups. The plan positions Compton for job growth, investment, and long-term economic revitalization.

Compton is emerging as a hotbed for industrial real estate in early 2025, with over $369M invested in warehouse acquisitions by Rexford and CenterPoint. Proximity to major ports fuels this surge, while retail and educational developments add community value. However, concerns persist over spending priorities—like $25M for 25 electric school buses—and potential regulatory burdens from LA County’s Green Zones affecting nearby industrial projects.