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Downtown 2000: is the CFRP making a difference? In 1993, Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment agency implemented the Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy and Program, a project designed to bring a new economic vitality to the downtown district. One of the main components of the program is the Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP), which provides financial assistance to downtown merchants for store-front improvements. Garlan Roberson received $11,000 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for improvements to his business, Sullivan's Paints. Since the facade improvements, Roberson says business has increased significantly.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32743
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Downtown redevelopment
Roberson, Garlan
Item ID
32940AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia has hired a consultant to look at the Live Oak business strip and make recommendations for improvement.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27718
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Streets Live Oak Avenue
Redevelopement
Item ID
27915AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia lost its lawsuit against the county to establish a redevelopment area in South Arcadia. The county determined the area did not fit legal definition of a blighted area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30674
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 7, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Lawsuits
Redevelopment
Item ID
30862AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council rejected objections filed by Los Angeles County and declared a redevelopment district for South Arcadia. The district, which covers business properties along Las Tunas and Live Oak, will be operated as a non-contiguous part of the Arcadia downtown redevelopment district. The City Council declared the area does suffer from both economic and physical blight, and hope to spend $12 million to upgrade the district.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30028
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 12, 2001
Pages
p. 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 12, 2001
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Redevelopment
South Arcadia Business District
Item ID
30215AN
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Newspaper Index
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Application deadline looms for Arcadia small-business grants totaling $1 million. The applications are due December 29, 2022 and the program is funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The grants can be used for physical improvements to a company's place of business, updating digital marketing and branding and other improvements focused on attracting new customers. Contac Arcadia Economic Development Division for more information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36405
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 29, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
American Rescue Plan Act
City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division
Covid-19
Federal grants
Pandemics
Small businesses
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 29, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
American Rescue Plan Act
City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division
Covid-19
Federal grants
Pandemics
Small businesses
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The next step in the ill-fated Downtown 2000 project is to remove part of the planters to provide additional parking.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27430
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 24, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 24, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Downtown 2000
Parking
Redevelopment
Item ID
27627AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The four-acre Foulger Ford site and the 5.73-acre Santa Anita Inn were discussed by the Arcadia City Council as properties that are not living up to their economic potential.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27142
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 28, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 28, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Redevelopment
Item ID
27340AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has approved a contract with Bucknam and Associates to continue consulting on a joint effort with the city of Sierra Madre. The company will ensure local water supply is protected from interruption by earthquakes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29525
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Contracts
Consultants
Water
Sierra Madre
Bucknam and Associates
Item ID
29709AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Update from Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. Twenty bicycle racks to be installed this spring and other initiatives and events.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35053
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2018
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2018
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association
Item ID
35243AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The changing face of Arcadia--commercial brokerage firm NAI submits proposal for downtown districts. The City of Arcadia hired NAI to assess the city's five business districts and make recommendations to improve them and bring in appropriate, compatible businesses. See hard copy in VF Business and Industry.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34458
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 4, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 4, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Business and Industry
Business districts
Downtown Arcadia
Item ID
34650AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Block grant funds available for Arcadia to become compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Arcadia disabled citizens can expect $175,000 of ADA improvements to Arcadia City Council Chambers and other parts of City Hall, Community Center, Library, access ramps, hardware on doors and handicap parking stalls and $50,000 to ADA improvements to transit stops.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35006
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Item ID
35197AN
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Newspaper Index
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The city council hired the architectural firm of WMM Associates to design the new $16 million police station.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27428
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
27625AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The city welcomes construction of two office buildings at 225 and 255 Santa Clara Street. The buildings will be occupied by the law firm of Hart, Mieras, Morris and Peale, LLP, and Los Angeles District Church of the Nazarene.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27675
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 29, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 29, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Business and Industry
Redevelopment
Religion
Item ID
27872AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Ortco Company has been awarded a contract for $81,260.50 to replace and rehabilitate playground equipment at Newcastle Park and Camino Grove Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31583
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 21
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 21
Subjects
Ortco Company
Parks
Playground equipment
Item ID
31779AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25908
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Council member Gino Roncelli called for citizen support to oust council members that advocate the value of the city's Redevelopment Agency.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26884
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Redevelopment Agency
City Council Elections - 2000
Item ID
27084AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The City Council has authorized a study to determine whether Live Oak Avenue meets redevelopment law requirements of being a blighted area and whether to include businesses along Live Oak in the central city redevelopment district.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27763
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Live Oak Avenue
Redevelopment
Item ID
27960AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has approved a new contract with the Pasadena Humane Society (PHS) to provide animal services to Arcadia. The contract is for $69,838, a 3% increase over the current year's agreement. The city has contracted with PHS since 1994. PHS handles dog licensing, answers calls for service and offers low-cost spay and neuter clinics. Other items were approved, including a contract with Engineered Plumbing Inc. for water mains and valves, the purchase of Mobile Data Terminals for the Arcadia Fire Department from Nida Companies, and massage therapist permits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31456
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 25
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 25
Subjects
Animal control
Arcadia City Council meetings - 2001-2010
Pasadena Humane Society (PHS)
Item ID
31649AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has put out a design contract for landscaping and streetscape design on Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. The contract went to Willdan, not to exceed $64,410. Another project proposes widening of the street to four lanes, 75 feet from curb to curb, with landscaped median, curb parking and additional landscaping, along with street resurfacing, to cost $380,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33433
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Baldwin Avenue
Streets
Item ID
33629AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia renews a contract with lobbyists, The Ferguson Group, for national legislative advocacy representation. The contract is $65,000 annually for unlimited service each month.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33408
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 29, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 29, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Ferguson Group
Lobbyists
Item ID
33604AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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