City of Upland

The City of Upland held a comprehensive 2025 State of the City presentation highlighting significant infrastructure improvements, public safety enhancements, and economic development initiatives. Key procurement-related updates included a $14 million major rehabilitation project on Foothill Boulevard, involving upgrades to sewer lines, water lines, electrical utilities, and road resurfacing with durable materials. The city has also completed the Arrow Highway project with new pavement and utility upgrades. Public works is managing a backlog of approximately $210 million in infrastructure needs, with efforts focused on maximizing limited budget resources through data-driven planning and collaboration. The city has successfully secured over $12 million in one-time funding for various capital projects and continues to seek additional grants. Public safety investments include the addition of two new police officer positions and deployment of advanced technology such as drones and new radios to improve response times and operational effectiveness. Economic development efforts have fostered downtown revitalization, attracting new businesses including restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues, supported by city programs and partnerships. The city also emphasized transparency through a new financial transparency website and a multi-year budgeting approach to prioritize capital improvements. Community engagement is encouraged through participation in city committees and regional collaborations to influence local governance and development.