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Posted on: May 22, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 22, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan Wins Award from American Planning Association

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Our Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan (DWSP) has received an Award of Excellence from the American Planning Association!  

With the DWSP clinching the top spot for the Northern California Section level, it now qualifies to compete at the state level. 

The DWSP will bring many benefits to help revitalize our downtown, including housing, retail entertainment, higher-density mixed-use residential projects, increased civic and cultural activities, pedestrian safety and comfort, and enhanced bicycle infrastructure.    

To learn more about the Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan, head to: https://tinyurl.com/5n77py88

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¡Nuestro Plan Específico del Centro de Watsonville (DWSP por sus siglas en inglés) ha recibido unPremio a la Excelencia de la Asociación Estadounidense de Planificación!  

Con el DWSP logrando el primer puesto a nivel de la Sección del Norte de California, ahora califica para competir a nivel estatal. 

El DWSP traerá muchos beneficios para ayudar a revitalizar nuestro centro de la Ciudad, incluyendo viviendas, entretenimiento minorista, proyectos residenciales de uso mixto de mayor densidad, mayores actividades cívicas y culturales, seguridad y comodidad para los peatones y una infraestructura mejorada para bicicletas.     

Para obtener más información sobre el Plan Específico del Centro de Watsonville, entre a:https://tinyurl.com/5n77py88

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