“The Downtown has two residential developments which will start in 2026, which include an 111-unit high-end apartment complex on A Street, and the Magnolia and Euclid Villas, which total 174 units for seniors and workforce housing. Also, the City is currently processing three residential projects totaling 250 units,” he adds. TOURISM AND THE ROAD FORWARD Given the amount that is going on for Upland, it is little wonder that the road forward is one of continued growth and economic expansion. Beyond the work that civic officials are focused on, Upland has always been a tourist draw based on what it offers the visitor. “The City is strategically located in the heart of the Inland Empire and near a number of amenities, including entertainment, fine dining, and specialty shops for tourists to enjoy. Some of the attractions to enjoy in Upland include Bullwinkle’s Family Food & Fun Center at 7th Street and Benson Avenue, Hanger 18 Indoor Climbing Gym on Stowell Street, Axe Lair on 2nd Avenue, or book a tee time for a round of golf at the Upland Hills Country Club.” “The City’s iconic Euclid Avenue features the only unique Madonna of the Trail monument in California,” Picazo details. As to what lies next, with a natural backdrop to 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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