Redevelopment Agency

The Glendale Redevelopment Agency was created in 1972 for the purpose of improving, upgrading and revitalizing areas within the City that had become blighted because of deterioration, disuse, and unproductive economic conditions. It is a legal and separate public body, with separate powers and a separate budget from the City. The Agency is composed of the five City Council members who act as Agency Board members. The City Manager serves as Executive Director.

Mission

To enhance and improve the quality of life and to promote positive growth in the City of Glendale. This will be accomplished by facilitating retail, cultural arts, housing and office projects, providing tax revenue and jobs that benefit all of the City's residents.

Agency Purpose

The purpose of the Agency under California Redevelopment Law is to remove blight. Generally, the definition includes, but is not limited to, physical deterioration, lack of economic vitality, increase of negative social trends such as crime, aging infrastructure (i.e., street lighting), and high business vacancies. These blighting factors can be addressed and resolved by forming redevelopment project areas within the City and by investing the property tax increment generated by the development activity back into the project areas.

Redevelopment is one of the last economic tools for local government. Redevelopment is controlled by the City Council, acting as the local governing body, which has the authority and financial means to reverse deteriorating trends and create a new image for the City.

Central Glendale Redevelopment Project Area

San Fernando Corridor Redevelopment Project Area

Agency Financing

Agency Design Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions