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| Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail |
In the last 5 years, the City of Upland has been steadily
increasing resources to transform Historic Downtown Upland into a viable
commercial and residential hub in the city. These revitalization efforts
have been made possible by federal dollars invested into Downtown specific
economic development programs, Public Works infrastructure projects and
proactive action by City staff to identify and recruit new business ventures
and residential projects to the area. The goal is to make Historic
Downtown Upland a destination place that offers an enjoyable variety of dining,
shopping and entertainment options for residents and visitors alike.
The Development Services Department
invited the public to participate in a Community Meeting in February for review
and comment on the Historic Downtown Upland Urban
Open Space Project (“Project”). To create an epicenter for Downtown
events, congregations, public art, and open space. Community members were encouraged to
participate by sharing ideas of what types of amenities would benefit the
neighborhood such as benches, display of historical fruit labels, water
fountains for humans and pets, and of course drought tolerant landscaping. Also discussed at this meeting were possible
names to be considered for the new downtown plaza project. Upland celebrates its rich historical citrus
industry and the founders who made Upland what it is today.
The City of Upland has just
completed the construction of a gender-neutral public bathroom adjacent to the
PE Trail for trail users. The City is
considering an open-air plaza that could be used for intimate concerts or
public gatherings. Stay tuned for future
announcements of public meetings and the progress of this historic
transformation of downtown Upland.
Downtown Plaza Project
Historic Downtown Upland Urban Open
Space Project (a.k.a. “Historic Downtown Plaza Project” a.k.a “Old
Magnolia Plaza”) is located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
and adjacent to the Pacific Electric Trail.
Creating a pleasant and inclusive Downtown environment by improving the
aesthetics of the hardscape and landscape while preserving historical character
and charm. Expanding the amenities
to this location adjacent to the PE Trail is vital for the neighborhood as well
as visitors who ride their bikes to Upland to shop or have breakfast at Molly’s
Souper that is right around the corner.
The project involves the
Development of an urban open space on 0.69 acre in size of vacant land located
on the Pacific Electric Trail between Third Avenue and Second Avenue to be used
as a "Downtown Plaza" and continue the City's efforts to revitalize
the Downtown area. Public Input is sought as to community amenities and overall
design of the project. The City of
Upland has put safety first by adding a new signal at Euclid Blvd., for
cyclists and pedestrians to cross this busy thoroughfare. With the help of SBCTA, Upland was able to
install this traffic signal and identify other locations for trail improvements
in the future. Have you visited downtown
Upland lately, please comment below?
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