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Collaboration in Action:

Preservation Working Group

OLA leads pro bono work for City of Orange

In 2024, the City of Orange was searching for a path forward to revamp its Mills Act Program at the same time it faced a budget crisis. Orange Legacy Alliance assembled a group to explore what knowledgeable members of the community might do to assist. Since the Mills Act Program is an element of the city's historic preservation program, a formal proposal was submitted to the city for a volunteer force to analyze and make recommendations on strengthening the Mills Act Program as well as draft a historic preservation ordinance. The ordinance was intended to fulfill a number of implementation measures from the 2010 General Plan and mesh with recommendations on revamping the Mills Act Program. OLA partnered with Old Towne Preservation Association and Orange Barrio Historical Society.

Formal Agreement with City of Orange

Mills Act Program Report

Historic Preservation Ordinance

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Founded in 2023, Orange Legacy Alliance is a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to the mission of fostering awareness and appreciation of our community’s historic and cultural resources. Through education and collaborative engagement, we seek to inspire recognition, pride, and stewardship of our shared legacy.

Every place has stories, and those stories define who we are. It’s our hope to build a stronger sense of community through OLAtalks. This series of lecture-based events is intended to share insight into the past of both this place and its people. This familiarity in turn fosters a stronger sense of community through greater awareness and appreciation of our rich and diverse heritage.

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We recognize that the best places are also those with the best people. OLA's events are intended to connect people with the understanding that such gatherings foster community awareness and appreciation. Join us in celebrating our rich history and cultural treasures, and how those two things make positive impacts on our lives. Explore the vibrant tapestry of local places and activities that connect, engage, and celebrate our shared heritage.

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While the digital age may allow us to travel to many places far and wide, the direct and tangible connection to the past provides an immediate connection that cannot be experienced online. We are aware that sometimes you just have to be there. Join OLA as we open the doors to some of the best places that our community and the past have to offer.