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Town Center Redevelopment and the Hartley Center. A Connection?
The
Hartley Center is coming down. Unocal's circular building
on Imperial Highway will meet the wrecking ball sometime
this Summer to help make way for the La Floresta development,
which brings 1200 mixed-use condos, apartments and homes,
as well as retail and office space to the 120 acre site at
Unocal's old test facility in Brea.
Here's a marketing statement from the La Floresta web
site. "Unocal's goal for the property's revitalization
is to create a place where residents can live, work, and
relax within a 'small town' setting that is rich in architectural
and landscape forms reflective of Brea's heritage." Sound
familiar?
Substitute the words "Unocal's" with "The
City's" and "Brea's" with "Yorba Linda's." Does
the quote sound even more familiar? It should. The principal
planning liaison for the La Floresta project team is Ken
Ryan, our Yorba Linda City Councilman and the major proponent
of Yorba Linda's Town Center redevelopment plan. As well
as representing us on City Council, Mr. Ryan works for
EDAW, the international urban planning firm hired by the
La Floresta developers.
For an overview of the La Floresta plan visit www.edwinsantiago.com/lafloresta/overview.asp and for more information on Mr. Ryan check out www.edwinsantiago.com/lafloresta/projectteam.asp.
Here's a story from Friday's "Orange County Register" about
the Hartley Center demolition.
Link
to Story - registration might be required
Yorba Linda Residents for Responsible Redevelopment
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