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1 Economic Development CommitteeSeptember 17, 2026
•A strategic vision for the City over a generation•A blueprint for physical growth, development, and preservation •The community’s vision informs the contents of General Plan Elements in addition to statutory requirements•Elements include goals, policies, and implementation measures for the various topics •Influences zoning and the types of development desired, goals for improving and adding public amenities, natural spaces to restore and protect, delivery of public services, budgeting decisions and more•General Plans have a typical planning horizon of 20-25 yearsGeneral Plan Update (GPU) Overview Conservation * Environmental Justice, Air Quality, Health & Ed.Economic Development & Innovation Open Parks, Space &Recreation*Public Safety*Public Facilities & InfrastructureHousing*Land Use& Urban Design*Arts, Culture, & Historic PreservationNoise*Mobility & Circulation*Mandatory Elements* Optional Elements 9/4/2026
2 •A roadmap to prepare for climate risks and create meaningful reducƟons in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions •Relationship to General Plan Update:•Adaptation and GHG emissions are addressed by many GPU elements•CAAP includes additional GHG reduction measures to demonstrate GPU meets state requirements •Why it matters:•Helps the City meet state environmental requirements•Streamlines development by simplifying how climate impacts are evaluated for future projects •Supports a healthier, more sustainable, and resilient communityClimate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Overview CAAP and General Plan Relationship
General Plan Update Need for Updated CAAP Updated CAAPUpdates to most of the General Plan Elements. Updates identify long-term population and employment growth and mobility projects. 1. Accounts for new General Plan Buildout2. Provides a pathway for carbon neutrality by 20403. Created CEQA streamlining mechanism forfuture developmentWill account for new policies from the General Plan Update that are expected to change VMT estimates, resulting in new GHG emissions projections. 9/4/2026
3 •40+Social media posts to 199,000 followers •20+Email blasts and newsletters•Project website updates –www.riverside2050.com•2,400+ email opt-ins to-date•Statistically Valid Surveys –2,100+participants•26Pop-up workshops –3,500+engagements•FutureFest launch event –500+attendees•4 Community-wide workshops –600+ attendees•Online Mapping Activity –350+comments•112,000Utility Bill inserts – December 2024•Community Mural artwork –1,772submissions•14movable exhibits –578Climate Pledges•General Plan Advisory Committee –6meetings•CAAP Advisory Committee –3meetings•4,300+ comments received and loggedOutreachOverview – What We've Done OutreachOverview – What We've Heard•Preserve Open Space and Resist Overdevelopment:There is strong support across multiple neighborhoods for the preservation of open space, greenbelts, horse trails, and agricultural lands.•Neighborhood-Focused Development: Residents support mixed-use development and the revitalization of aging commercial corridors while respecting neighborhood scale and character.•Targeted Infrastructure and Mobility Improvements: Communities desire better pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, traffic calming solutions, and improved transit access.•Maintain and Enhance Community Spaces: Residents call for stronger code enforcement in neighborhoods for illegal dumping, improved lighting in public spaces, and street beautification•Culture & History: Residents desire a creative economy and a robust cultural tourism industry, including facilities and public spaces that reflect the cultural identity and heritage of Riverside through design and intention.•Public Safety & Services: Road safety and crime reduction emerged as a top public safety priority for communities and wildfires are becoming a greater concern for families.•Air Quality & Affordability: Communities seek low-cost transit passes, solar and EV incentives, and energy rebates to improve air quality in affordable ways 9/4/2026
4 Land Use & Urban Design ElementWhat is Land UseLand Use is the community’s vision of how land will be used in the future and the general location of those uses.Why is it important?Land use designations determine what can and cannot be built in each neighborhood moving forward to the year 2050.Land use underpins the future economic vitality, prosperity, and livability of the City and sets us up for future success.
Development of Place Types
Agriculture and VistasNeighborhoodVillageCenterCoreGeneral IndustrialIndustrial FlexCampusParks Open SpaceNatural Area 9/4/2026
5 Agriculture & VistasNeighborhoodVillageCenterCoreIndustrialFlex Industrial Parks/ RecreationNatural Areas
Campus/InstitutionAllows ResidentialAllows Commercial
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6 Mobility & Circulation Element Public Workshop Wednesday, October 14th 6-8PM Riverside Airport Terminal Sign up for email updates at www.Riverside2050.comSave the Date! Stay ConnectedMatthew TaylorPrincipal [email protected] Morales IIISustainability [email protected] [email protected](844) 289-8614