Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

48 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 Rancho San Gorgonio would like to congratulate Doug Schulze for his third year as City Manager for the great City of Banning! We look forward to continuing our relationship with the City as we watch it grow. We are highly invested in the success and sustainable growth of the City as we are the owners and developers of an 830 acre master planned community on the south side. Rancho San Gorgonio is an 830-acre Master Planned community with an approved specific plan located in the south side of Banning fronting Westward Avenue and west of Banning High School. It describes a maximum number of 3,385 dwelling units to be spread throughout the community. We are proposing a combination of traditional single family residential homes with varying lot sizes as well as multifamily to meet the needs of an ever-growing City for housing units as well as varying price points. This with a combination of parks and a trail system that incorporates the natural beauty of the foothills as well Pershing and Montgomery Creek to preserve and protect them for the many years to come. We are currently entitling our first phase and are looking forward to breaking ground next year. For more information, visit: https://diversifiedpacific.com/ BANNING , CAL I FORNIA Doug Schulze’s perspective from his unique vantage point as City Manager reveals a dynamic and promising city. Schulze’s passion for Banning is palpable as he describes it, his words painting a picture of a city on the brink of an exciting era. “Banning is Endless Opportunities,” he asserts, highlighting the city’s new motto as well as its potential. One of Banning’s key features is its strategic location. Situated on Interstate 10, a major east-west corridor, and within miles of Highways 60 and 79, Banning boasts easy access to Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. This geographical advantage positions Banning as an economically opportunistic city, creating a nexus of commerce and connectivity. However, Banning’s appeal isn’t solely economic. Schulze elaborates, “From a residential perspective, if you live in Banning, you can be in the desert or in the mountains within half an hour, or on the beach within a couple of hours.” This strategically located city offers a slice of California’s diverse geography, all within an accessible radius. It’s located on a plateau overlooking the city and San Jacinto Mountains. It will have fantastic views. A little cooler climate in the summer when we get some heat here.”This portrays a haven with captivating views, offering residents a cooler retreat during the hotter months.