Valencia, California

Valencia is a master planned community located in Los Angeles County, California in the northwestern corner of Santa Clarita, adjacent to Interstate 5.

Related Topics:
Planned community - Los Angeles County, California - Santa Clarita - Interstate 5

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Valencia was planned and developed in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s by the powerful Newhall Land Company. It is notable for its well-landscaped boulevards connecting a balanced mix of apartment buildings, single-family detached homes, shopping centers, office parks, and industrial warehouses.

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Valencia also has an extensive system of paved pathways with grade separations over and under the boulevards. The pathways are called paseos. Landowners in the Valencia area pay special taxes to maintain the lush landscaping and the paseo system.

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Valencia's residental areas are separated into villages. Each village is different from each other, in the ways of lifestyle (see List of Valencia, California's Residental Villages). Almost all of Valencia's villages are close to schools, shopping, etc. Villages also contain a community clubhouse where a pool and other amenities such as a play area, barbeques, and a clubhouse meeting / party area reside. Each village contains a Home Owners Assosiation where the monthly meetings take place. Many villages also have a neighborhood watch program in force.

Related Topics:
List of Valencia, California's Residental Villages - Clubhouse - Neighborhood watch

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Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park containing 16 rollercoaters, is also located in Valencia.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain - Theme park

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Major schools in the city include College of the Canyons, California Institute of the Arts and Masters College.

Related Topics:
College of the Canyons - California Institute of the Arts

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