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Neighborhood grants, mural projects and affordable housing cited as building local pride
Summary
City and councilmembers highlighted Love Your Block neighborhood grants, new murals and a 101-unit affordable rental project as part of broader neighborhood revitalization efforts.
City leaders used the State of the City event to spotlight neighborhood-level projects intended to restore civic pride and provide housing options.
Mayor and councilmembers described the "Love Your Block" pilot, a neighborhood beautification program the city launched with partners including AmeriCorps and local nonprofits. Officials said the program drew more than 40 proposals, selected 11 projects, produced 15 new murals, engaged nearly 500 volunteers and removed roughly 24,000 pounds of debris. The mayor announced a second round of the program with a Route 66 theme to mark the highway's upcoming centennial.
Council members described multiple park upgrades and community amenities, including the new animaker space at Feldheim Library funded through a state innovation grant and delivered in partnership with Garner Holt Productions. Speakers also noted park projects like Nicholson Park (with a community center scheduled for completion in 2026), Gutierrez Field upgrades and Lytle Creek Park improvements supported by the San Manuel Nation.
Affordable housing projects were also highlighted. Council member Mario Flores described a Jamboree Housing project that will deliver 101 affordable rental homes with amenities including a community room, computer lounge, basketball court, swimming pool and tot lot; the project was presented as serving residents experiencing homelessness and low-income families. San Bernardino Valley College's Legacy Village student and workforce housing also received mention as part of local housing and workforce efforts.
Speakers emphasized resident participation in cleanups and neighborhood visioning sessions as a key component of revitalization. Some project timelines and funding breakdowns were cited (for example, Nicholson Park completion targeted for 2026), while detailed budgets and permit status for specific housing projects were not published at the event.
