City of Upland

The City of Upland's 2025 State of the City presentation highlighted significant progress in infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and community engagement. Key procurement-related updates included a $14 million major rehabilitation project on Foothill Boulevard, encompassing pavement, sewer, water, and electrical utility upgrades, scheduled for completion by 2026. The city has implemented a new capital improvement program with a multi-year budgeting approach, including a two-year operating budget and a three-year capital improvement plan, enabling better prioritization of projects. The public works department is actively managing a $210 million backlog in street, parking lot, and alley repairs, focusing on maximizing taxpayer dollars through data-driven planning and grant acquisition. Public safety enhancements include the addition of two new police officer positions, deployment of drones for faster 911 response, and plans to install surveillance cameras downtown to aid crime prevention. The city has also secured over $12 million in one-time funds from regional and federal sources to support infrastructure and revitalization projects. Economic development efforts are fostering downtown revitalization with new residential projects, restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues, supported by proactive city and Chamber of Commerce collaboration. The city emphasizes transparency through a financial transparency website and community participation via city committees. Overall, the meeting underscored Upland's commitment to fiscal responsibility, infrastructure modernization, public safety improvements, and vibrant economic growth.