OTPA News
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Preserving Old Towne Orange: Honoring Our History and Securing Our Future
Preserving Old Towne Orange: Honoring Our History and Securing Our Future Old Towne Orange is not just a collection of buildings but a living testament to history, culture, and architectural beauty. With its charming streets and vintage homes, this area stands as one of California’s last intact early 20th-century neighborhoods. The preservation of these historic homes is…
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New Spring 2025 Newsletter
Our latest newsletter has just been sent out to members and the Old Towne community! Click the link to catch up on our preservation efforts, upcoming events, and more exciting updates. If you have not received yours, or would like to join OTPA as a member get in touch with us now or view our…
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May Preservation Month Free Workshops
Become a Preservation Enthusiast with our May NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH WORKSHOPS! OTPA is proud to offer a month’s worth of workshops, open to the community, free of charge! No RSVP is needed, choose your favorites to attend according to your interests and schedule, one or all! PRESERVATION 101SUNDAY, MAY 4 11:30am – 12:30pm PITCHER PARK – 204…
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State of Old Towne Forum 2025
6:00 PM | Thursday, April 17th, 2025Council Chambers at City Hall April 17th, 2025 A crowd of more than 125, mostly Old Towne residents, attended the OTPA State of Old Towne Forum to hear President Rob Boice pose questions on key issues facing the City of Orange. The panel featured Mayor Dan Slater, Councilmember Arianna Barrios,…
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City Removes Preliminary Review – Here’s Why It Matters
Q: What recent change has the city made regarding the development project approval process?A: The city has removed the Preliminary Review process from the development project approval process. Q: Why is the Preliminary Review process important?A: Preliminary Review allows developers to meet with city staff and the public before submitting formal plans. It ensures that…
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OTPA Takes Part in Discussions on City’s Economic Future
February 3, 2025: More than 60 community leaders, including several OTPA Board members, gathered at The Richland on February 3rd to participate in the City’s 2nd annual Economic Development Forum. The purpose was to explore the City’s future with a “conversation about Orange’s vibrant business community.” The centerpiece was a panel on Old Towne which focused on the need to…
