O.C. Sportstown Unveiled : Anaheim’s Grand Plans
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Sportstown Anaheim would transform 159 acres surrounding Anaheim Stadium into a complex with five districts. A closer look at the plans:
[1] Gateway District: Towers would mark two major entrances, and a 250-room hotel would overlook a football stadium. Entertainment would include formal dining, food courts, night clubs, a produce market, coffeehouses and retailers.
[2] Little a: Fields for community and sports activities. Also would be used for training camps and league and championship games.
[3] Flying A Ranch: Western-themed area would feature walkway between parking lots, Sportstown and The Pond. Plans include retailers, dance halls, dining halls, live stage theater and a championship rodeo. Site also would be available as a movie set.
[4] Orchards District: Orchards would be planted to recall county’s agricultural heritage, and a plantation-style 250-room hotel is planned. The Big A would be redesigned and coupled with the Sports Hall of Fame, live theater, a cineplex and sports-themed restaurants.
[5] The A Station: A 19th century-style transit hub to accommodate Metrolink, Amtrak and a high-speed rail system. Monorail would link Sportstown with Disneyland and Anaheim Convention Center. A 150,000-foot exposition center also would be on site.
Source: City of Anaheim
Researched by APRIL JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
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