Rancho Cucamonga, California

9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 and a clear path towards entitlements. We’ve had a lot of success with that.” Currently, Rancho Cucamonga has close to 1,200 multi-family units under construction, many of them mixed-use developments that include approximately 37,200 square feet of commercial space. So far in 2022, another 5,000 multi-family units have been entitled, or are going through the process. In terms of valued partnerships, Burris explains, “Probably just by virtue of when we incorporated, we learned that we can’t go it alone. Working with regional partners is really critical.” Sharing that the city contracts police services through the San Bernadino County Sherriff’s Department, he says, “They have been an excellent partner for us. Public Safety is one of the longest standing and highest priorities of our community, and it’s something that we work really hard to deliver on with that partnership.” A strong relationship with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority is also important, especially while Rancho Cucamonga is in the midst of several infrastructure projects. “Not only are we working with them on the tunnel to the airport, and the high-speed rail, but we’re also working with them to bring bus rapid transit to Rancho Cucamonga and the West Valley. So, they’ve been an excellent partner,” Burris says. He adds that the water and sewer service for the city are provided through the Cucamonga Valley Water District, maintaining that they are, “another excellent partner, really helping to work hand-in-hand to deliver on the community’s vision for what Rancho Cucamonga could be.” Mentioning the school districts as another important relationship, Burris emphasizes, “One of the reasons that people choose to plant roots in Rancho Cucamonga is because we have award-winning schools. And none of that could be possible without all the great leadership within our school districts. We partner with them