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As a result of Mayor John Wuo's vote against a Habitat for Humanity low-income housing project in Arcadia, three prominent Arcadians--Gary Kovacic, Mickey Segal, and former Mayor Charles Gilb--have withdrawn their support for Wuo's re-election campaign.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29882
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 24, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 24, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Gilb, Charles
Habitat for Humanity
Kovacic, Gary
Low-income housing
Mayors
Wuo, John
Item ID
30068AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia is dealing with a number of housing issues including condominiums, "mansionization" and affordable senior housing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30023
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 5, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 5, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Housing
Condominiums
Mansions
Mansionization
Senior housing
Item ID
30210AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Planning Commission approved a 5-unit condominium construction project at 230 California Street.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35059
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 18, 2018
Pages
p. 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 18, 2018
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Condominiums
Development
Housing
Item ID
35249AN
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Habitat for Humanity proposed building 20 homes on city-owned land in South Arcadia that was previously used by the Arcadia Police Department horseback unit. The parcel's access would be via Live Oak Avenue. Assembly Bill 637 requires Arcadia to develop low-income housing. City Council did not make a decision, leaving options open.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24534
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 23, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 23, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Habitat for Humanity
Redevelopment
Live Oak Avenue
AB 637
Item ID
24724AN
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The Habitat for Humanity Program may be a viable option for the city to build low-income housing on property called the "Mounted Police Facility" on Live Oak Avenue next to the Santa Anita Wash.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Habitat for Humanity
Low-income housing
Item ID
30767AN
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The City Council voted against a proposed 6-unit development of condominiums on First Avenue. This caused some conflict as applicant Hank Jong had received approval for the project until a second check showed the zoning he was relying on conflicted with the general plan.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 3, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 3, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council Meetings
Agenda
Condominiums
Zoning and zones
Jong, Hank
Item ID
29610AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council voted 4-0 in favor of searching for a temporary contractor for the Downtown 2000 project. Striking workers have caused delays and fears of future health problems.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4823
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 1995
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 1995
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
4699AN
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The city Planning Commission approved a plan for a senior citizen condominium complex across the street from the Santa Anita Park race track. It will be 78 units. A 58-year old motel will be demolished.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29320
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 2, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 2, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Senior housing
Condominium developments
Planning Commission
Item ID
29504AN
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Councilman Roger Chandler has apologized for disparaging remarks he made about poor people. His comments were associated with a Habitat for Humanity project that was defeated in a council vote.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29905
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Chandler, Roger
City council - councilmen
Apologies
Item ID
30091AN
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Infighting at city council meetings over the Habitat for Humanity issue that was voted down is described.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29936
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 24, 2006
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 24, 2006
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City council - disputes
Segal, Mickey
Marshall, Gail
Brown Act violations
Item ID
30122AN
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The revamped downtown debuts today with new streets, sidewalks, benches, palm trees and an all-day street fair. This marks the completion of the Downtown 2000 construction project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5818
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 1996
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 1996
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
5663AN
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The Arcadia City Council plans to seek more than $1 million in damages against its original contractor for cost overruns in the City's Downtown 2000 revitalization project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5639
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 1995
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 1995
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
5490AN
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City Council was briefed on Arcadia's redevelopment efforts which includes the construction of a new police station, creation of affordable housing and improvements to the city's business districts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24788
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 4, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 4, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Redevelopment
City Council 2000 - 2009
Item ID
24983AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council approved an owner participation agreement with American Senior Living for a 54-unit affordable senior housing project at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive. The City will put in $1.8 million for the $8.5 million project. Residents will be selected by lottery.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30837
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Senior housing
Item ID
31025AN
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The City Council will loan developer American Senior Living $1.8 million to build Arcadia Heritage Park, , an affordable housing 54-unit apartment complex for low-income senior citizens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24956
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Senior citizens housing
Redevelopment Agency
American Senior Living
Arcadia Heritage Park
Streets - Las Tunas Drive
Item ID
25155AN
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In 1993 the Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment Agency implemented the Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy Program designed to bring new economic developments to the downtown district. The streetscape construction project has been completed and the revitalization is on-going with the Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP) providing financial assistance for storefront improvements.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Economic Development
Business and Industry
Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP)
Item ID
26108AN
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$2 million in funding to help provide more homes. San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust gets state award for affordable, transitional housing. About 2 dozen cities have partnered, including Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, and others, to develop affordable housing.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 23, 2023
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 23, 2023
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Choi, Ricky
Housing
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust
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Arcadia faces housing issues as a new state law requires cities to offer affordable senior and family housing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30390
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Housing
Item ID
30577AN
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Newspaper Index
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City Council candidates answer questions on redevelopment, the Downtown 2000 project, and zoning restrictions in downtown.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26289
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 26, 1998
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 26, 1998
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
City Council Elections - 1998
Item ID
26490AN
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Newspaper Index
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The city may use eminent domain to secure the Peter Kiewit property at 301 E. Santa Clara Street. Republic Development Co., which has a contract to develop the area, has asked the City Council's help in securing the property.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1276AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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