Pioneer Square, a proposed retail, housing and hotel development in San Dimas, Calif., would include a branch of Vroman's, whose main store is in Pasadena, about 20 miles west, according to the Daily Bulletin. Vroman's would be an anchor in the center of the development because, as Michael Dieden, president of developer Creative Housing Associates, said, "We wanted to add intellectual and cultural vitality to the mix."Pioneer Square would be next to Pioneer Park and near the future Gold Line Metro stop and include a boutique hotel, apartments, restaurants, and a "high quality organic grocery store."
Last month the city council approved the developer for a design that "draws on European influences with paseos and courtyards throughout, as well as pop jet fountains in one area," the newspaper wrote. Dieden added, "Our vision was to create a western gateway to the city's downtown." Creative Housing Associates specializes in "transit-integrated neighborhoods."
Dieden said that if plans are approved, most of the year will be spent on planning; construction wouldn't begin for "about 18-24 months."
Last month the city council approved the developer for a design that "draws on European influences with paseos and courtyards throughout, as well as pop jet fountains in one area," the newspaper wrote. Dieden added, "Our vision was to create a western gateway to the city's downtown." Creative Housing Associates specializes in "transit-integrated neighborhoods."
Dieden said that if plans are approved, most of the year will be spent on planning; construction wouldn't begin for "about 18-24 months."