There has been some hassle over the lack of restroom facilities at Fashion Park. The City Council would like to see 2 restrooms on each level open at all times. Stores make their restrooms available, but some events take place when the stores are closed.
Two Federal judges have declined to grant a request for an injunction blocking further construction on Fashion Park. The request had been made by PLAN (People Looking Ahead Now).
Design contracts for architecture and interiors of the eight-story, $15 million Iwataya vertical shopping center in Fukuoka, Japan have been awarded to Chaix & Johnson Associates and Chaix, Pujdak, Bielski, Takeuchi & Daggett Associated Architects & Planners, Los Angeles. It was announced by Arcadia resident Robert H. Daggett, A.I.A., 1405 Rancho Road, a principal of both firms.
The new Robinson's department store at Fashion Park will be larger than originally envisioned. The proposed enlarged facility has been submitted to the City Council and approved.
The City Council was decidedly disappointed at the low tax evaluation put on Fashion Park this year. The county says that the land will be re-assessed upward each year as its business and development is expanded.
A gala benefit opening has been set for October 12, 1974. Broadway and Buffums will help the Assistance League, the Pasadena Symphony Association and the Arcadia Methodist Church to put on the evening from 7 to 10 at the Mall.
People from the Historic Landmarks division of the National Park Service will visit Anoakia the last of January. The mansion is being considered as an historic landmark on the basis of its architect, Arthur Benton.
Photo and caption. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member Mike Saleo and president Kelvin Mason admire the jewels shown by R.G. Fergoda, manager of the new J. Herbert Hall Jewelry Co. in Fashion Park, as Stephanie Gates and Mike Vitro, assistant manager, look on.
Arcadia may fall short of the recommended recreational space as established by the Los Angeles County Environmental Development Guide and the National Recreation Association. The lengthy article gives acceptable standards.