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Transit-Oriented Housing - There are a few sites, east
9th ST
CHESNUT ST WALNUT ST MAIN ST RAILROAD AV of the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station, in the East Newhall
JAN HEIDT METROLINK STATION the overall downtown area. This neighborhood is one of
neighborhood that will provide much needed transit-
8th ST oriented housing with great proximity to Main Street and

of the type that appeals to those wanting to live near
MARKET ST several areas in the Plan expected to receive development
transit. In East Newhall, this is expected for the area
fronting Market Street and Pine Street as well as for the
current Metrolink parking lots. Such housing further
6th ST
diversifies the housing opportunities in Newhall while
continuing to make Metrolink even more viable. In turn,
the TOD housing becomes a generator of people needing
RAILROAD AV PINE ST services from Old Town without the full demand on parking
NEWHALL AV
in the area.
Key Plan
The need and desirability for this type of housing is on
the rise. According to the AARP, 71% of older households
want to live within walking distance of transit. Further,
national demand for housing near transit is expected to
be at least 14.6 million households by 2025. For the Los
Angeles metropolitan area which expects 40 new transit
stations between today and 2025, the potential for Newhall
is profound [1].

Buildings in these areas will be 2-2.5 stories tall.

[1] “Hidden In Plain Sight: Capturing The Demand for Housing Near
Sideyard Housing (3 dwellings) Transit”, (September 2004 Reconnecting America.org)

Infill Courtyard Housing along Pine Street

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