ASIAN GARDEN MALL (also known as the Phouc Loc Tho shopping center) on Bolsa Avenue is in the heart of Westminster’s Little Saigon district (Chris Jepsen/Orange County Archives/Flickr).
A grant worth $250,000 has been awarded to the City of Westminster for the economic development of the Little Saigon business district along Bolsa Avenue, located chiefly between Magnolia and Brookhurst streets.
The funding comes from the State of California’s Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative.
“This grant supports Westminster’s committment to building a robust and sustainable local economy in Little Saigon,” says Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen.
“The funding will help us lay the groundwork for projects that will create new opportunities for our residents and businesses. We are grateful for this support.”
Plans for the use of the grant include:
• hiring a full-time Little Saigon outreach coordinator focused on economic development and business growth;
• establishing public-private partnerships;
• implementing strategic marketing and community engagement, including integration with the archway design;
• piloting a “Soap and Water” program to refresh the Little Saigon district.
