Growth across the Inland Empire continues to bring new housing, businesses and development to communities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties. For Grand Terrace, the challenge is maintaining the qualities residents value while preparing for the community’s future.
Grand Terrace occupies a distinctive position between larger neighboring cities while maintaining a predominantly residential, small-city identity. That character has long been part of its appeal for residents who appreciate having access to the broader Inland Empire while living in a smaller community.
Future development can bring benefits, including new shopping and dining choices, employment opportunities and additional investment in the local economy. At the same time, development decisions can raise questions about traffic, infrastructure, public services and compatibility with existing neighborhoods…