Downtown, and the project will enable the City to sell three existing surface parking lots to increase the density for commercial and residential development and support the future building out in Downtown,” Velto elaborates. By devoting considerable efforts to the areas that the city has strategically pinpointed within the municipality, the Mayor outlines that this will ensure commercial, housing, and retail growth remains a measured approach, and aesthetically reflects the city’s overall vision well into the future. HOUSING IN FOCUS With the downtown vision taking shape, Upland is looking to ensure that residential housing keeps pace. A number of residential options are under development, and the city has the long-term view to increasing housing throughout the municipality. “There are several new residential developments underway in Upland. Currently under construction is a 32-unit for-sale townhome project,Towns on First, in Downtown Upland by City Ventures. Recently, the City Council approved the Villa Serena Specific Plan, which is a planned development consisting of 65 forsale detached single-family homes located at 15th Street, between Fernando Avenue and Monte Verde Avenue,” Melecio Picazo, Economic Development Coordinator. 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 UPLAND, CA
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