Geographic area
North of Foothill
Regional Planning places the community's northern edge against the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest. LA County Public Works' debris basin map shows basins, including Pickens and Halls, at canyon mouths above this part of La Crescenta.
Sources: LA County Regional Planning — Community Spotlight: La Crescenta-Montrose (location, land use, housing data) · LA County Public Works GIS — Debris Basins layer (Pickens, Halls and other foothill basins) · LA County Public Works — Sediment Management: Debris Basins · Office of the State Fire Marshal — Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Geographic area
South of Foothill
Regional Planning notes that La Crescenta's street grid runs parallel to I-210, which gives the community its diagonal orientation. These blocks sit between the commercial corridor and the freeway that separates La Crescenta from Montrose.
Sources: LA County Regional Planning — Community Spotlight: La Crescenta-Montrose (location, land use, housing data) · Crescenta Valley Water District — History (service area; 2700 Foothill Blvd.) · LA County Public Works — Building and Safety (permits for unincorporated areas)
Commercial corridor
Foothill Boulevard corridor
Regional Planning identifies Foothill Boulevard as one of the two primary commercial corridors serving La Crescenta-Montrose. The County's adopted community standards district for the area adds development standards beyond base zoning.
Sources: LA County Regional Planning — Community Spotlight: La Crescenta-Montrose (location, land use, housing data) · LA County Regional Planning — Adopted Community Standards Districts · Crescenta Valley Water District — History (service area; 2700 Foothill Blvd.)
Civic district
Crescenta Valley Park area
LA County Parks operates Crescenta Valley Park at 3901 Dunsmore Avenue. Crescenta Valley High School, a Glendale Unified campus, is at 2900 Community Avenue.
Sources: LA County Parks — Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta 91214 · Crescenta Valley High School (Glendale Unified), 2900 Community Avenue, La Crescenta 91214 · Glendale Unified School District — Schools · LA County Regional Planning — Community Spotlight: La Crescenta-Montrose (location, land use, housing data)
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