This Vision includes:

 

·         Brief History of Orangevale

§  Orangevale, today a suburb of metropolitan Sacramento, had its origin in the colonization and development of a portion of Rancho San Juan. In the late 1880’s approximately 3,200 acres of the 1844 Mexican land grant was subdivided by the Orange Vale Colonization Company. It was marketed in eastern and mid-western states.

§  The colony, situated between Kenneth, Oak, Santa Juanita and Pershing Avenues, was laid out with a town site and 312 ten-acre parcels with each prop­erty served with piped water. The large, heavily wooded block, in which Orangevale Park sits today, was left undeveloped.

·         Introduction

§  This Vision will outline general objectives and priorities for the Orangevale community.

§  This Vision is a work in progress and will be updated from time to time to reflect in the current goals and objectives of the community.

·         Physical Environment

§  The need for Orangevale to be identified as a physi­cal place has been a top priority for community me­mbers over the past few years. Bounded by estab­lished commercial corridors, recreational areas and a mature residential community, Orangevale has much to offer residents and businesses.

·         Land Use

§  Land use planning efforts have long been impor­tant exercises in the community. The creation of the Greenback SPA came after years of community discussions and considerable input. Although the plan will need updating the coming years, it reflects a strong commitment to the Greenback corridor and the relationship of the businesses to the surrounding community.

·         Transportation

§  The Orangevale community benefits by an established transportation network. However a number of challenges exist because of population growth in surrounding areas.

§  The major transportation corridors in the community have been carrying vehicles for decades and are a critical piece of the county’s transportation net­work. Hazel Avenue, Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue are three of the county’s most important roadways. All weave through residential areas and serve as home to hundreds of neighborhood busi­nesses.

·         General Improvement Projects and Programs

§  The Vision focuses on a few areas that will produce some tangible results, however general improve­ments to the community will include efforts that will be more difficult to measure. There are a number of additional priorities that are important to the Vision for Orangevale.

·         Additional Planning Effort

§  This Vision document expands on the GLEDS and GLOVE efforts, but is less detailed than important community “shaping” documents. Nevertheless it will have a major influence on the future of Oran­gevale. Two key, future efforts will be an amended Greenback Lane Special Planning Area and the cre­ation of a new Streetscape Master Plan.

·         Priority Projects and Vision Implementation

§  Public involvement over the past ten years has been critical to the success of all the planning exercises in Orangevale. From community meetings to neighborhood surveys, community input has helped craft the short and long-term Vision for Orangevale. Community mem­bers participated in workshops, took surveys, attended countless meetings, toured similar communities, and much more to help in the creation of this document. The commitment to civic engagement shall continue in the years to come and the GLOVE group will continue to focus heavily on outreach to businesses, residents, customers, employees, and all those interested in the future of Orangevale.