Compton announces access center opening, grocery plan and $20 million in street repairs

Compton city officials on Sept. 23 announced several operational and economic developments, including a new access center for residents experiencing homelessness, a planned grocery market project, and a major street-repair allocation.

Mayor’s office representatives and staff announced that HopiX has opened the Compton Access Center at 1730 East Compton Boulevard. The center will offer shelter and interim housing referrals, mental-health services, legal aid, child-care resources and other support for individuals and families. The office listed hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and provided a contact number: (323) 432-3712.

City staff also updated the council on economic-development activity at the Long Beach and Alondra corridor, saying a market identified as 'Bariata' is planning a location in a large strip mall previously occupied by a discount store. The city manager described a site visit to the market’s Crenshaw facility and said the developer plans to prioritize hiring Compton residents.

Council members noted that the city previously approved $20 million for street repairs; staff said that work is underway and should accelerate visible improvements across neighborhoods. Council members and residents who praised recent cleanups and repaving credited the city manager with progress while urging continued attention to maintenance and lighting.

The announcements were made amid wider public comments urging faster action on environmental concerns and charter transparency. The council also reminded residents of an upcoming town hall with the Los Angeles County district attorney on Sept. 25 and an LA County tax-assessor workshop on Sept. 29.

Officials said a workshop on committee roles is planned for early October to allow the community to better understand committee membership and responsibilities.