Azusa's former city manager, Rick Cole, marks the significance of the recent vote in favor of a smart growth development plan for Monrovia Nursery in Azusa.
Earlier this month, the residents of Azusa voted to approve a development plan for the 518-acre Monrovia Nursery site. TPR is pleased to present this opinion piece by Rick Cole, who as Azusas city manager took the lead in initiating the community based planning process that led to the Monrovia Nursery Plan. Cole now serves as city manager for the city of Ventura.
Thanks to Larry Segal
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