Arcadia presented APA Awards

The City of Arcadia was presented with two awards at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood last night (Wednesday, June 22) by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Mayor Kovacic (left) joins (right-to-left) Laura Stetson of Hogle-Ireland, and City staffers Deputy Director of Development Services Phil Wray, , Senior Planner Lisa Flores, and Assistant City Manager Jason Kruckeberg

The 1,100-member group recognized Arcadia with The Comprehensive Plan Award/Award of Merit for the City’s recently updated General Plan; and the Distinguished Leadership Award/Citizen Planner to Arcadia resident and General Plan Advisory Committee member Scott Hettrick. The APA Award winners were announced in April.

Mayor Kovacic was on hand to join recipients Assistant City Manager Jason Kruckeberg, Senior Planner Lisa Flores, Deputy Director of Development Services Phil Wray, and Laura Stetson of Hogle-Ireland, the City’s General Plan Consultant.

Every year, the American Planning Association recognizes outstanding planning and environmental achievements by individuals, cities and business. The efforts of these individuals and organizations are honored for innovative and exceptional planning for the physical environment. Both award recipients are now eligible for State-wide recognition.

Arcadia’s updated General Plan was adopted by the City Council at the end of 2010 after much public input and many hours of work by staff and the volunteer General Plan Advisory Committee. The General Plan is a planning document that represents the community’s view of the future. The policies and goals set forth in the General Plan are the basis of future land use decisions; they will help to preserve neighborhoods and they create a framework for smart and sustainable growth.

Scott Hettrick

The Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to Scott Hettrick for his outstanding leadership and countless hours of work on behalf of the General Plan, as well as his efforts in a number of areas such as historical preservation through the “History Lives Here” program which recognizes historic landmarks and buildings in Arcadia, the Gold Line Extension Project, and community outreach. Arcadia’s General Plan is available for public view on the City website.