Politics & Government

Tell Us: What Businesses Should Be on Route 66?

What kinds of businesses would boost economic development on the historic corridor?

It’s where people go to get their kicks, so the saying goes, but is Route 66 living up to its historic image in Glendora?

Once a main transportation corridor that spanned eight different states, the portion that runs through Glendora is home to some hometown and famed establishments such, and the historic.

But according to the city, Route 66 generates far less revenue than other business centers in town. However, it’s also provides a significant number of workforce opportunities, including , America's Christian Credit Union and Loopnet.

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Route 66 also boasts a number of automotive businesses, but the area also struggles with a high number of vacancies.

aiming to boost business and economic development in the area, and has also acquired vacant parcels of land for future development. But with dissolution of redevelopment agencies, the status of some development projects along the corridor is uncertain.

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So tell us, what kinds of businesses would revitalize the historic Route 66 in Glendora? What do you like about the area now? What do you think can be improved?


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