2026-2030 Economic Development Strategic Plan

Goal 8: Quality of Life & Community Development

Strategic Action

Priority Year

Cost

Increasing affordable housing options and homeownership rates.

8.1

Community Development: Collaborate with large employers to co-develop housing on or near their campuses for employees (especially workers in key, in-demand professions). Community Development: Advocate for inclusionary housing bonuses such as increased density or reduced parking requirements for employer-spon sored housing developments.

a

Low 3

$

b

Low 3

$

Improve access to healthcare where lacking in region.

8.2

Quality of Life: Encourage the development of clinics, hospitals or deployment of mobile health clinics to areas of need within the county.

a

Med 2

$

8.3 Activate placemaking initiatives that enhance public spaces, parks, and cultural districts.

Infrastructure: Develop a subregional mobility and connectivity framework that integrates Complete Streets, public transit, and rail to create safer, more accessible, and multimodal transportation options across Riverside County. Quality of Life: Promote the arts by encouraging investment in public art, supporting local artists and organizations, and creating arts and cultural districts that celebrate the region’s diversity. Quality of Life: The Santa Ana River Trail should be elevated as a regional example by expanding access points, enhancing safety and amenities, and connecting nearby neighborhoods, parks, and transit.

a

Med 2

$

b

Med 2

$

c

Low 3

$

$ = less than $50,000 (or no cost)| $$ = $50,000 to $100,000 | $$$ = more than $100,000

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