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'''Palma''' is a designated community area in the southeast area of Greenfield, California. It is located southeast of [[Downtown|Downtown Greenfield]].  
'''Palma''' is a designated community area in the southeast area of Greenfield, California. It is located southeast of [[Downtown|Downtown Greenfield]]. It was built in [[Update 0.5.4|0.5.4]]


== History ==
== History ==
In 1917, settlers instituted the City of Palma after neighboring Rockwell settlers built a giant oil refinery. Shops and houses were built, but was of no significant scale. Years later, the newly constructed [[I-5|Interstate 5]] brought more vehicular traffic into the city; once bypassing the city entirely, an interchange was built in 1956 to create access. This new exit allowed interstate travelers to stop in Palma for refreshments. As a result of recent expansion, a new development was built on the eastern side of Palma with a middle school, multiple strip malls, and several duplexes and apartments. Palma was one of the most affordable places to live at the time since an oil refinery occupied much of the city. The city's west side was built in 1958 with more duplexes, a motel, and many single-family homes. In 1965, the oil refinery was abandoned after the owners failed to follow safety regulations. The abandoned refinery attracted a lot of criminals, so the City of Greenfield planned a new police and fire station for Palma. In 2016, the city dismantled the oil refinery and recent development, including [[Palma Altos Retirement Communities]], filled vacant land the [[Sonora River]].
In 1909, settlers instituted the City of Palma after neighboring Rockwell settlers built a giant oil refinery. Becoming a decently sized oil town. Years later, Palma would undergo a major makeover. Big sections of Palma and one of the major avenues separating Rockwell and Palma were demolished, making way for the new i5 interchange. This new exit allowed interstate travelers to stop in Palma for refreshments. As a result of recent expansion, a new development was built on the eastern side of Palma with a middle school, multiple strip malls, and several duplexes and apartments. Palma was one of the most affordable places to live at the time since an oil refinery occupied much of the city. The city's west side would also be redeveloped in 1958 with more duplexes, a motel, and many single-family homes, along with an entirely new circled section later constructed in 1986, replacing more old houses. In 1965, the oil refinery was abandoned after the owners failed to follow safety regulations. The abandoned refinery attracted a lot of criminals, so the City of Greenfield planned a new police and fire station for Palma. In 2016, the city dismantled the oil refinery and recent development, including [[Palma Altos Retirement Communities]]. Palma continues to be a thriving suburb as of today, but has little left of it's former buildings from the past. Only just a few elderly houses scattered around Palma.


== Notable builds ==
== Notable builds ==
-[[Retirement Center]]


-Candicewood Gate (Brand new suburban development)
* [[Palma Altos Retirement Communities]]
 
-Ocean One Medical Center
 
-Palma Police Department and Fire Department
 
-Juni's Micro
 
-Palma Plaza
 
-Palma Verde Square
 
-Loma Plaza
 
-Vernon Market (Small row of commercial buildings next to the highway)
 
-Coconut Plaza
 
-GreenSan Depot
 
-Chandler Seroogy Middle School
 
=== Apartments: ===
Gignac Residence
 
Cherry Crossing Apartments
 
Grande Condos
 
=== Infastructure/Vehicle Related: ===
ZZZ Inn
 
Sundrop Motel
 
Palma Greenlink Train Station
 
Wayne Troval Railbridge (Steel Trussbridge that crosses the Sonora River)


== Transit ==
== Transit ==

Latest revision as of 12:58, 11 November 2023

Palma is a designated community area in the southeast area of Greenfield, California. It is located southeast of Downtown Greenfield. It was built in 0.5.4

History

In 1909, settlers instituted the City of Palma after neighboring Rockwell settlers built a giant oil refinery. Becoming a decently sized oil town. Years later, Palma would undergo a major makeover. Big sections of Palma and one of the major avenues separating Rockwell and Palma were demolished, making way for the new i5 interchange. This new exit allowed interstate travelers to stop in Palma for refreshments. As a result of recent expansion, a new development was built on the eastern side of Palma with a middle school, multiple strip malls, and several duplexes and apartments. Palma was one of the most affordable places to live at the time since an oil refinery occupied much of the city. The city's west side would also be redeveloped in 1958 with more duplexes, a motel, and many single-family homes, along with an entirely new circled section later constructed in 1986, replacing more old houses. In 1965, the oil refinery was abandoned after the owners failed to follow safety regulations. The abandoned refinery attracted a lot of criminals, so the City of Greenfield planned a new police and fire station for Palma. In 2016, the city dismantled the oil refinery and recent development, including Palma Altos Retirement Communities. Palma continues to be a thriving suburb as of today, but has little left of it's former buildings from the past. Only just a few elderly houses scattered around Palma.

Notable builds

Transit

Rail

-Include information on regional rail

Highway

The following highways run through or bypass Palma.