The SpaceX deal to create a manufacturing site on Terminal Island in the Port of Los Angeles is off, Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino has announced, dealing a setback to the goal of creating a “Silicon Harbor” in San Pedro.
No further explanation has been provided about the decision, which was announced via two tweets put out by Buscaino before dawn Wednesday, Jan. 16.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
While I feel crushed about #SpaceX pulling the #SuperHeavy out of the @PortofLA, I feel confident that other innovators will see the huge value they get in San Pedro. (1/2)
— Joe Buscaino (@JoeBuscaino) January 16, 2019
We are well on our way toward creating an innovation district and #SiliconHarbor where you can take a water taxi or a @Bird or @Lime scooter to work. @ElonMusk saw the value, others will too. (2-2)
— Joe Buscaino (@JoeBuscaino) January 16, 2019
Source: “Los Angeles” – Google News