How does the redevelopment process work?
First, the City Council or other governing body designates an area to be surveyed for blight. Then the Planning Commission identifies one or more “project areas” where blighted conditions exist. A redevelopment plan is then written for each project area that describes the boundaries of the area, outlines the overall goals and establishes a time frame. Redevelopment plans are locally created and adopted so they can respond to the unique needs and vision of each community. Public hearings must be held prior to the adoption of a redevelopment plan. At least every five years, a redevelopment agency must adopt or update its Redevelopment Plan(s) to include information about projects the agency plans to undertake within a 5-year period. This plan is called the 5-year Implementation Plan. Copies of Arcadia’s Redevelopment Plan and 5-Year Implementation Plan are available for review at City Hall. Call the Agency at (626) 574-5408 to arrange a time to come view these documents.
