Question of the Week: Is the economic climate impacting Centennial?

From time to time we receive questions about Centennial to our e-mail address (info@centennialca.com). We welcome your questions about Centennial and will periodically feature questions on Centennial Scout.

Lately we’ve received a number of inquiries about the effects of the current economic downturn on Centennial. Actually, the current conditions make this just the right time to be in the planning process. Centennial is the solution a lot of local residents are waiting for. The new town will bring jobs and drive economic growth in the region.

Once we begin building the new town, Centennial will help address the housing needs of a growing region. Southern California’s population is projected to grow by 3.5 million by 2020 and we need to plan accordingly.

Centennial will be built-out over a period of 20 years and between now and then it is reasonable to expect the economy and the housing market to rebound.

Help Wanted

It seems like everyone is talking about the economy these days. In particular, the US job market is a hot button topic. We at Centennial are excited to be able to contribute the Country’s job growth.

A highlight of master-planned communities like Centennial is that they plan for jobs, amenities and vital services that the region needs to thrive. Since Centennial is a self-sustaining community, we’ve planned for a wide range of job opportunities from entry level to professional services, including teachers, firefighters, doctors, nurses and attorneys. In fact there will be more than 30,000 permanent jobs available once the 20 year build-out of Centennial is completed. That is 1.3 jobs to every one home created!

Job growth at Centennial will start before we even lay a brick. Nearly 30,000 construction jobs will be ongoing for the entire 20 year build-out.

It is our hope that Centennial can help people live the American Dream.

Starry Nights

There’s nothing like looking up in the sky and seeing hundreds of beautiful stars. It’s an experience only a few in the LA Metro area can enjoy on rare nights. In the mountain communities, it’s a nightly spectacle. And we intend for it to stay that way with our “dark skies” program. Within the bounds of Centennial, all the lights will be aimed downward for minimal light pollution. Beyond the downward lighting, all outdoor lighting will be non-glare to further protect light projecting up. All signs will have dark backgrounds with minimally colored characters.

Light pollution wastes energy, is harmful to the natural ecosystem and can even cause insomnia. Other health and environmental effects of light pollution are still being investigated, but the bottom line is, it isn’t good for anyone. As always, the environment and well being of our residents and neighbors are our greatest priority, which is why we are striving to make our community one of the best anywhere.