During the heights of the pandemic when indoor dining was not permitted, in an effort to save jobs and businesses, the Orange City Council closed down Glassell Street one block north and south of the downtown plaza to turn this main north/south thoroughfare into a pedestrian-friendly section of town free of vehicle traffic. Known as…
When the City of Orange voted to temporarily close Glassell Street north and south of the Plaza during the pandemic, the effort had near unanimous support from the community. Businesses were struggling and restaurants could not serve their customers inside. Closing the streets was a lifeline to many restaurants and even though there were impacts…
The Respect Orange team has reviewed Chapman University’s Specific Plan Amendment #7 (SP7). The City of Orange will be studying the SP7 over the course of the next few months and want input from local residents. All letters are due by Monday, January 27, 2020. Send comments to: Kelly Christensen Ribuffo, Associate Planner – Historic Preservation…
CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCOPING MEETING PRESENTATION Kelly Christensen Ribuffo, Associate Planner – Historic Preservation City of Orange, 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA. 92866 (714) 744-7223, and kribuffo@cityoforange.org The City of Orange wants to know your views and your specific concerns related to the potential environmental effects of the revised project. Information gathered…
Respect Orange is currently reviewing the details of Chapman University’s application. At this time, we do not feel it is right to comment on the details of the plan because the application has not been fully reviewed. We look forward to releasing a statement and additional information in the coming days, weeks, and months related…
Couldn’t make the 2018 Candidates Forum, watch the entire event below! The 2018 Candidates Forum was hosted by the Old Towne Preservation Association and co-hosted by the Foothills Sentry Newspaper, United Neighborhoods of Orange, and Respect Orange. Questions to the candidates focused on public safety, homelessness, business development, pension liability, the Orange Park Acres Specific…
RSVP here as seating will be limited! Respect Orange is co-hosting the 2018 Candidates Forum in conjunction with the host, Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA), and co-hosts United Neighborhoods of Orange, and Foothills Sentry Newspaper. Candidates and their positions on issues facing the City of Orange will be featured at the Orange Candidate Forum at 6:00 pm,…
The Orange High School Agriculture Program is opening its barn doors to the community on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The OHS FFA working farm is where students raise all forms of livestock, exotic animals, fish, plants, and participate in other projects, such as floral design, landscaping, and gardening. Come out to the East side of campus (corner of…
Fair – Rational – Reasonable During the 2018 Fall elections our city will be voting to fill available seats on the city council. Respect Orange has met with two non-incumbent candidates (the only two non-incumbents to date), Ms. Adrienne Gladson and Mr. Chip Monaco (click on the non-incumbent name to be directed to their website). Council…
Respect Orange recently met with the senior pastor at First Christian Church of Orange, the landlord of the school facility in which the TLC Charter School has entered into a lease agreement. First Christian Church of Orange reiterated they are committed to being a good neighbor. Respect Orange also had the opportunity to walk the grounds…
