# City of Upland

The City of Upland's 2025 State of the City presentation highlighted ongoing and planned infrastructure improvements, public safety enhancements, and economic development initiatives. Key procurement-related activities include the Foothill Boulevard rehabilitation project, which involves repaving and utility upgrades managed by contractors such as Gentry Brothers. The city is addressing a $210 million backlog in street, parking lot, and alley repairs through a streamlined capital improvement program despite budget constraints. Financial strategies like the BLAST pension management and biannual budgeting have improved fiscal stability, enabling increased investment in infrastructure. Public safety advancements include the acquisition of new technology such as drones and radios to improve police response times and operational effectiveness. The city also emphasized community engagement through committees and transparent financial reporting via an online platform. Additionally, the city is promoting local business growth and downtown revitalization with new residential and commercial developments, supporting small businesses, and hosting events to boost economic activity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Upland](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Si6JH9aaJk) - City of Upland