The California Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized Glendale with an Award on October 4 during their 2015 Annual Conference in Oakland. The honor, an Implementation Award (Large Jurisdiction), recognizes the past ten years of planning in Glendale’s Downtown, specifically the impact of policies and programs from the Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown Mobility Study. For more info, read the Community Development Department’s announcement.

Transform the Glendale Galleria

Create an Art & Entertainment District

Fund Public Art

Create a “Park Once” Program

Transit Enhancements

Activate the Sidewalk

Repurpose Existing Plazas

Encourage Affordable Housing

Innovative Master Planning

Cap the 134 Freeway

APA CA President Hing Wong (left) presenting 2015 award to Michael Nilsson and Alan Loomis