A Brief History of Redevelopment Project Number 1

The Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 was approved in July 1974 and consists of one non-contiguous project area with seven Project Locations situated throughout South Gate.

Examples of major redevelopment projects include:

• South Gate Towne Center Phase 1 (15 acres) includes a wholesale and retail membership store, dining establishments and various retail shops. South Gate Business and Industrial Park is a 90 acre site with 65 acres currently available for development.
• El Paseo Entertainment Center (21.76 acres), includes a 20-screen Edwards Theater and numerous shopping and dining establishments. The new Center has created over 1,100 jobs, most of which have been filled by local residents.