 Redevelopment is one of California's most effective ways to breathe new life into deteriorated and blighted areas plagued by a variety of social, physical, environmental, and economic conditions.
Redevelopment, under the California Community Redevelopment Law, is one of the last available processes which has the authority, scope, and financial means to provide the necessary stimulus to reverse deteriorating trends, remedy blight, and create a new image for many communities.
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Redevelopment Areas:
Bakersfield has three redevelopment areas. Click here for map.
►Downtown Redevelopment Area
The Downtown Redevelopment Area was established in 1972 and expanded in 1974, 1976, and 1979. It encompasses 225 acres in Bakersfield's central business district. Learn more …
►Old Town Kern Redevelopment Area
The Old Town Kern Redevelopment Area is comprised of 1,970 acres. Established in 1999, it includes the Baker Street business district and extends west to the Kern County Museum area on Chester Avenue and to Mercy Hospital on Truxtun Avenue. Learn more …
►Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Area
Established in 1999, the Southeast Redevelopment Area covers 4,577 acres. It generally includes incorporated areas south of California Avenue, west of “H” Street. Learn more …
See Boards, Commissions, and Committees for Redevelopment Board Members.
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