"Despite vigorous efforts to sell the parcel to a developer, the continuing deterioration of the commercial real estate market has significantly impacted interest in undeveloped Santa Clarita property," NTS Chairman Dr. Jack Lin said in a statement.

"The recent bankruptcy of a large developer/landowner in the general vicinity also is expected to adversely affect land values in the area. We will continue to pursue all avenues available to us, including a possible arrangement with a developer, but there can be no assurance that a sale or other arrangement on acceptable terms can be achieved."

NTS' Santa Clarita parcel is just east of Golden Valley Road and south of Centre Pointe Parkway on the western edge of Canyon Country.

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