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m Lancaster City ProFile Lancaster
City ProFile
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g City of Lancaster: 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534, (661) 723-6128
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a Elected City council Business/Community
p Mayor: Quote
R. Rex Parris
h Vice Mayor: “Lancaster has advanced a bold
i Marvin Crist vision for renewable hydrogen,
extending the benefits of clean
c Councilmembers: energy throughout our community.
After becoming the first ‘Net Zero’
s Ken Mann energy city in the world in 2019,
Raj Malhi
Darrell Dorris we knew we had to do more.
City Manager: Renewable hydrogen is the way
Jason Caudle of the future and Lancaster has
attracted companies that provide
Economic Development innovative hydrogen solutions
Senior Manager: around the globe. With several
Chenin Dow partnerships already underway
and the city’s unique, pioneering
spirit, Lancaster is well-positioned
to continue to lead a trend of
cities around the world adopting
renewable hydrogen.”
— Mayor R. Rex Parris

ToP 10

• Industrial Development — The industrial market is
booming! Lancaster has over 5.4 million square feet
of industrial development in various stages of the
development review process. With several projects
in the pipeline and different developers in the area,
the industrial sites are expected to lease out quickly,
creating many new jobs for residents.
• 15th & K Redevelopment — In collaboration with
Raider Hill Advisors, the former Toys“R”Us location is
being transformed into a modern plaza that welcomes
the arrival of Sprouts Farmers Market, Chick-Fil-A, Quick
Quack Car Wash, Ono Hawaiian, Dutch Bros and Taco
Bell. The center will be fully operational in 2023.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites — The newest hotel in Lancaster
opened in Fall 2022. The Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites
is located in the heart of Lancaster, near Avenue J-8 and
20th Street West. Whether it is a weekend getaway or an extended business trip, guests will enjoy a relaxing stay with a spacious
suite that is filled with homelike amenities as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool.
• Gigafy Lancaster — Lancaster has partnered with Race
Communications to help bridge the digital divide by installing a citywide
fiber optic network. Race is working in partnership with the city on this
project to offer gigabit internet service at reasonable prices to Lancaster
residents. With approximately one out of five Lancaster households
lacking broadband connectivity, the goal is to drastically increase internet
access for families throughout the community.
• Freeway Interchange Projects — Lancaster is working with Metro and
Caltrans to complete freeway interchange projects to improve connectivity
and access throughout the city. The Avenues K, J and M interchanges
will receive a facelift, with completion of all three projects by 2026. Local
street improvements along Avenue J have been completed, with additional
improvements along Avenue K currently underway.

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