The City of Lancaster invites the public to attend a community workshop on July 28th discussing the future of Central Lancaster’s Southeast Transit Village Planning Area (STVPA).
“The BLVD transformation had a profound impact on Downtown Lancaster. We are continuing our revitalization efforts throughout the City, including this vision plan targeting the Southeast Transit Village Planning Area,” said Mayor R. Rex Parris. “To construct a successful plan, we must consider the project from multiple perspectives—and we invite you to share yours.”
The City of Lancaster is currently creating a vision plan to assist in the long-term revitalization of the area surrounding the Lancaster Metrolink Station. With a grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the City has retained a team of consultants led by Sargent Town Planning to help identify ways to:
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Extend the success of Lancaster Boulevard (The BLVD) to the east side of the railroad tracks, transforming the STVPA into a mixed-use urban neighborhood, well connected to the Downtown area.
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Rethink the Metrolink station as a pedestrian-oriented, multi-modal, urban transit facility at the hub of the Downtown area and the STVPA.
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Establish better pedestrian, bicycle, and bus connections to the Metrolink Station from both sides of the railroad tracks, in addition to convenient access by car.
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Target the station area for mixed-use development that provides transit-convenient housing, employment, and retail uses that complement those on the BLVD.
During this public workshop, the consultant team will present a short presentation of the project objectives, some initial concepts for the area, and lead a discussion regarding the Plan Area’s constraints and opportunities.
The public workshop will be held Saturday, July 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Antelope Valley Christian Center West Annex (located at 44839 Trevor Avenue). Refreshments and child care will be provided.
“Please make plans to attend this important workshop,” added Mayor Parris. “This is your City, and your participation is vital during this planning process. We hope that you will share with us your ideas and hopes for the future of this important area of Central Lancaster.”
For more information regarding the workshop, please call Elma Watson, City of Lancaster Planning Department, at (661) 723-6100.
