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THE GAZETTE.
March-April 2006 • Year 12, Number 2.
An Update On Redevelopment.
 By PHILIP ELLIS
Chairman, Newhall Redevelopment Committee.
Phil Ellis     Have you been to Old Town Newhall lately? If you haven't, you should, because right now is a very exciting time for Newhall. The Newhall Redevelopment Committee, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita and the community, continues to work diligently to complete the vision outlined in the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan.
    Although a significant amount of work remains, there is a variety of things happening in Newhall right now. Most notable was the grand opening of the new Community Center next to the Jan Heidt-Newhall Metrolink Station. Hundreds of residents attended the event, and members of the Redevelopment Committee and city staff were on hand to answer questions about the redevelopment plan. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
    In addition to attending the Community Center grand opening, the Newhall Redevelopment Committee is involved in several programs and activities:
  • In an effort to reduce street peddling, the committee is proposing that the city of Santa Clarita adopt an anti-peddling ordinance. The ordinance would remove peddlers from the street, thereby eliminating the various "nuisance" merchandise they sell and, at the same time, improving the community's health and safety.
  • In February, the committee met with the city's Community Preservation Division to discuss public outreach strategies. Part of the meeting focused on determining ways to communicate effectively with residents in Newhall whose only language is Spanish.
  • In March, the committee will join city staff members for a redevelopment training session. The training will provide information on the overall plan itself, the opportunities that will be provided to residents and businesses, and how to work with the development community in a redevelopment area.
  • The city will hold another free cleanup event in Old Town Newhall in April. The event will be open to all Newhall residents. The last such event, held in November, was a resounding success. And all types of non-hazardous waste will be accepted. The exact date of the April event is yet to be determined. If you have questions, contact David Peterson of the city's Community Development Department at 661/284-1406.
  • In the near future, the committee will conduct a strategic planning session with members of city staff. The goal will be to determine opportunities for portions of Newhall outside of the specific plan area. More information will be provided as the meeting draws near.
    As you can see, there is plenty of work to be done, and the Newhall Redevelopment Committee is at the center of the effort to revitalize Old Town Newhall.
    Hard work today will pay off in the future. We look forward to making a great community even better.
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