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City Accolades

This page contains the awards and distinctions the City of Santa Clarita has been awarded by various associations and community groups.

Economy

"Most Business"
Friendly City in LA County Award, LAEDC, 2008

"Best City for Industrial Development"
Los Angeles Business Journal, 2008

"11th Fastest Growing Retail Market"
2007 Edition of the CA Retail Survey

"Top 25 Retail Markets in California"
2007 Edition of the CA Retail Survey

"Second in Los Angeles County in Workforce Housing Balance from
1990-2007"

Los Angeles Business Council, 2008

"Second in Los Angeles County in Workforce Housing Balance from
2007-2035"

Los Angeles Business Council, 2008

 

Quality of Life

"Best Place to Live in California"
CNN/Money Magazine, 2006

"100 Best Communities for Young People"
America’s Promise, 2007

"Top 25 Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S."
Business Week, 2006

"Third Safest City in California"
California Department of Justice, 2006

Programs:

"Best Economic Development Program in California (Tourism)"
CALED, 2008

"Best Economic Development Program in California (Film)"
CALED, 2007

"1st Place, Printed Publications"
Santa Clarita Valley Film Guide, 3CMA Savvy Awards, 2006

"Helen Putnam Award (Film and Tourism)"
League of Cities , 2008