WESTMINSTER
Prominent Little Saigon developer Frank Jao on Wednesday withdrew plans for a 270-unit senior apartment complex behind Asian Village after city planners expressed concerns that it would increase traffic.
About 100 residents who live near the proposed development off Bolsa Avenue gathered at Westminster City Hall on Wednesday evening to speak against the complex. They leaped for joy when it was announced the project was scrapped.
“This is a case of the citizens of the city winning over big dollars,” said Bob Stevens, 68.
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