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Redevelopment in California has affected urban landscapes radically. Since the Legislature enacted the Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.) in 1952,communities, through their local redevelopment agencies, have revitalized their urban centers by eliminating blighted and dilapidated areas and replacing them with vibrant commercial and residential centers. One need only look at Horton Plaza in San Diego and Sacramento's Downtown Plaza to recognize the significant positive impact of redevelopment.