Growing up in Anaheim, I saw firsthand the deep inequalities in our community. Neglected neighborhoods and displacement due to gentrification fueled my desire for change. Attending Chispa’s Anaheim Young People’s Town Hall ignited my passion for civic engagement, inspiring young residents to tackle systemic issues and fight for justice. Join us on June 29th to continue this crucial work.
Tag: Disneyland Forward
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Will Tourism Dollars Help Fund Anaheim’s Affordable Housing Trust?
After state auditors alleged public tourism dollars were used to lobby elected officials, one city councilwoman now wants to use a portion of the money to fund affordable housing.
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Anaheim Approves $2 Billion Disneyland Forward Expansion
Anaheim City Council members approved Disneyland’s expansion proposal, yet it’s unclear exactly what will be built. Some residents urged the council to hold off until plans are more clear.
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Anaheim to Consider Approving Disneyland Forward
Anaheim officials are expected to vote on the proposed expansion of Disneyland on Tuesday amid a list of persisting concerns by a host of residents on the impacts it will have on their lives.
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Is Anaheim Rushing the Approval of Disneyland’s Expansion?
Officials are looking to sign off on Disneyland’s proposed expansion next week. Some residents are comparing the rushed process to the failed Angel Stadium Sale that was detailed by an FBI corruption probe.
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Disneyland Expansion Moves Closer to Final Approval
The plan, dubbed Disneyland Forward, isn’t slated to increase the themepark’s overall square footage, but could see the entertainment juggernaut privatize some public roads.
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Anaheim’s Planning Commissioners Consider Letting Disney Privatize Public Roads
Monday’s planning commission meeting is the first step in allowing Disney to privatize some public roads, which were detailed to remain public streets in the 1996 resort expansion agreement.
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Anaheim Moves to Sell Public Streets to Disney, Residents Question Move
Anaheim officials are inching closer to potentially selling three public streets to Disney as residents raise misinformation concerns about the impacts it will have on traffic.
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What Could Disneyland’s Proposed Expansion Mean For Anaheim Residents?
A proposal to expand Disneyland leaves many Anaheim residents wondering if officials will prioritize the company over their concerns about negative impacts to their quality of life.
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Will Anaheim Let Disneyland Privatize Public Roads?
Anaheim City Council members are slated to have their first study session on Disneyland’s proposed expansion, but some residents question if the move will hurt surrounding neighborhoods.
