Final orange grove in the San Fernando Valley to give way to luxury homes
Bothwell Ranch in Tarzana will be transformed into Oakdale Estates, a luxury housing development with 21 homes, while preserving part of the grove for education amid declining citrus farming in the Valley.
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A century-old orange grove in Tarzana, known as Bothwell Ranch, is set to be transformed into a luxury housing development, marking the end of commercial citrus farming in the San Fernando Valley. Once a significant agricultural area, the Valley has seen a drastic reduction in citrus production, with Bothwell Ranch representing a mere fraction of its former size. The land, now owned by a developer, is proposed to be developed into 21 two-story homes, while a third of the site will be preserved as a publicly managed orange grove for educational purposes. City officials are currently reviewing the project, with indications that approval may be forthcoming. The development, named Oakdale Estates, aims to incorporate environmentally sustainable features and will include citrus trees as a nod to the area's agricultural heritage. Critics of the project argue for greater preservation of the grove, emphasizing the need to maintain historical elements in the community. The Bothwell Ranch has been a remnant of the Valley's agricultural past, surviving despite rising land values and urban development pressures.
- Bothwell Ranch in Tarzana is being converted into a luxury housing development.
- The project will include 21 homes and preserve a portion of the grove for educational use.
- The San Fernando Valley has seen a significant decline in citrus farming over the years.
- The development aims to incorporate sustainable features and honor the area's agricultural history.
- Community members express concerns about preserving more of the grove amidst urban development.
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