FROM CITY HALL Updates from the City of Escondido
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Facebook and Twitter Last fall, the City of Escondido launched its official Facebook page. “Like” us today at www. facebook.com/CityofEscondido and follow us on Twitter at http:// twitter.com/escondido_ca Economic Development Master Plan In September 2011, the Escondido City Council approved its FY 2011-2013 Action Plan which identified economic development as a priority focus area. The City has retained the services of the Natelson-Dale Group to form an economic development master plan for the City that identifies key strategies to retain, expand and attract business and private projects in Escondido. The process involves extensive citizen participation and the plan is anticipated to be completed and presented to the public this summer. Public Art The latest addition to the City’s public art collection, entitled “New Leaf ” by artist Dan Dykes, was installed in the median on Centre City Parkway near Felicita Avenue in December. The leaf-like top of the sculpture is said to point to Downtown.
Maple Street Pedestrian Plaza Contract was awarded to L.B. Civil in December 2011, and construction began at the end of February. The project is expected to take approximately six months to complete. Maple Street will be closed in phases to through traffic, but local access to individual properties will be maintained as needed. The City will work to minimize the impact to Downtown businesses as much as possible during construction. New Downtown Housing Pre-leasing will begin soon for the “Latitude33” apartment homes and townhomes located on North Escondido Boulevard at Woodward Avenue. Interested parties can register to be notified once properties become available at www.lyonlatitude33.com/ register-for-info/ Mayor’s Business Visits Mayor Sam Abed is conducting visits with Escondido business owners to hear first-hand the experiences of the local business community. If you would like to schedule a visit, please contact Michelle Geller at (760) 839-4587 or mgeller@escondido.org Façade & Property Improvement Program (FPIP) The FPIP provides matching funds to business property owners for exterior improvements that enhance the appearance of their business. Please contact Michelle Geller at (760) 839-4587 or mgeller@escondido.org for more information or to apply. For more information, contact Michelle Geller in the City Manager’s Office at (760) 8394587 or mgeller@escondido.org .
Great Music for All Ages (even 10 year olds!)
AT THE CENTER
MASTERPIECE HITS APRIL 29, 2012 - 4 PM Concert Hall Tickets: $20-$46 / Students: $10 / Under 12: FREE! Jung-Ho Pak and the gifted musicians of Orchestra Nova are presenting some of the most popular masterpieces of the last 300 years that will be enjoyed by young people and devoted classical music fans as well. From Bach to Beethoven to Bernstein, youʼll love hearing these all time favorites played in the exciting style of Orchestra Nova. Get your tickets by calling the Center at 800 988-4253. This performance is generously sponsored by Mrs. Jean Will. California Center for the Arts Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd Escondido CA, 92025 www.artcenter.org SPRING 2012
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