Lancaster
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The city of Lancaster is situated in the state of California close to the Mojave Desert. It is the second biggest city within the region. Presently it has a population of about 145,074 residents and is considered the 8th biggest city within Los Angeles County. The city is separated from Bakersfield by the Tehachapi mountain range (to the north) and from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel Mountains (to the south.) Lancaster is located around 70 miles north from Los Angeles. It is the 9th fastest growing city within the US, having gone from 37,000 in 1977 to its existing population of 145,074.
With a yearly income of $61,298, the standard of living is high for most families when compared to the national averages. The housing prices within the area are also lower than the state average at about $302,000. One interesting fact is that 70% or more of the population of Lancaster own their own houses.
Within Lancaster, the city has placed a large emphasis on local companies. In order to support growth, they offer minimal red tapes and low priced land as an incentive. During the years, growth has quickly increased as distribution centers have emerged for businesses like for instance Michaels, Rite Aid, and Sygma.
The Lancaster Redevelopment Agency is responsible for attracting a variety of businesses to the city. It has recently attracted several retail and dining companies to Lancaster Town Center and Front Row Center. The Agency has designated five locations as business and industrial parks, which are Fox Field Industrial Corridor, Enterprise Business Park, Lancaster Business Park, North Lancaster Industrial Center, and North Valley Industrial Center.
One major objective for development within the city is to continue the downtown revitalization project. There are some historic buildings and a lot of modern amenities currently in the downtown area consisting of a library and a performing arts center. The Lancaster Old Town Site (LOTS) is responsible for the renovation of business facades in the Old Town area.
The BVLD, is a revitalized stretch of Lancaster Boulevard which runs approximately a mile which was just finished in the year 2010. It is located between sierra highway and 10th street west.
