How many acres of open space will be preserved?
More than 20,000 acres of parkland and open space is permanently protected from development within the Orange sphere of influence. This giant swath of valuable habitat and stunning vistas is larger than the city itself and goes a long way towards preserving the areas rural ambiance. Within the project area itself, more than 90 percent of the 7,100-acre East Orange General Plan area will be open space.
