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Arcadia, one of the outstanding communities of the Los Angeles 84-city complex, is instantly recognized as a prestigious area, designed for gracious suburban living. The city began preparing for the future in the late ‘60s with the establishment of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, and it adopted a Central Redevelopment Project Area that is roughly bounded by the Foothill Freeway, Fifth Avenue, Huntington Drive and Colorado Place and Boulevard. Entering Arcadia westbound on Huntington Drive, the Downtown Business District on both the north and south sides of Huntington Drive is testimony to the efforts of the Redevelopment Agency. Huntington Drive, roughly between Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia and Santa Anita Avenue, is now known as Huntington Crossing – where the 210 Freeway crosses Huntington Drive. Newer to Arcadia is Point Loma University, a multi-story office building on First and La Porte, the Richard Hale office, and numerous medical buildings on Santa Clara and 5th Avenues and at First and St. Joseph. Brand new is the 24 Hour Fitness Center at First and Santa Clara Streets.

These buildings are the most recent additions to the downtown area. Santa Clara Avenue from 5th Avenue westward is a hub of impressive building activity. A huge new project is being proposed for 90 acres of Santa Anita Race Track parking lot to the south of the track and east of the mall. The Shops at Santa Anita, a Caruso Affiliated project, should break ground in 2009.

Baldwin Avenue in the West Arcadia Business District had a face-lift, as did Santa Anita between the 210 Freeway and Huntington Drive. Our city is on the move and ready for businesses that provide services desired by the community.

The city’s partnership with Westfield Santa Anita resulted in a major expansion of the shopping center, almost doubling its size, and it opened in October 2004. Many new retail stores and restaurants, both indoor and outdoor dining and a new AMC Theater opened in the new expansion. A second expansion to the west of Westfield Mall is currently underway and set to open in 2009.

South Arcadia looks for ways to improve this area. A senior development that opened in 2004, a housing project in the county area and the relocation of several major businesses along the Live Oak corridor are all contributing to the area’s regeneration. New pharmacies and several fast food dining experiences have recently opened, and The Shrimp House continues to wow customers.