Redevelopment, under the California Community Redevelopment Law (CCRL), is one of the few remaining tools available in which a city can retain funds to help reverse deteriorating and/or inadequate conditions of its streets, public facilities, housing, and infrastructure. Communities with limited financial resources can use redevelopment as an effective tool to initiate public capital improvement projects, property rehabilitation, and private development and investment that could not be accomplished by other public or private means.

Redevelopment has been one of California's most effective economic development tools used to breathe new life into areas which are negatively impacted by a number of physical, environmental, and economic conditions that inhibit new investment by private enterprise.

Redevelopment under the CCRL is one of the last available processes which has the authority, scope and finances to help provide the necessary stimulus to reverse deterioration trends and create a positive image for participating communities.

History of Redlands 

Settled in 1881 and incorporated in 1888, the City of Redlands is one of Southern California's premier historical communities. It is one of the most prosperous and well educated places in San Bernardino County. The 2008 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey shows the average family income in Redlands is $77,524; 22.2% of Redlands families were in the $100,000 and above income group in 2009, with 36.8% of all families earning over $75,000. With a median age of 36.6 years and nearly 44.7% of its residents holding Bachelors, Masters or other professional degrees, it is no surprise that job growth rates in Redlands exceed the Inland Empire region as a whole - in 2007 when the region's job growth was 0%, Redlands grew by 1.5%.

Historically, Redlands has been committed to growth and prosperity. For 125 years, Redlands' business and civic communities have strived and succeeded in making Redlands one of the best places in Southern California to work, live and enjoy life. Whether your company is a small operation or a major manufacturing firm, the City of Redlands is working to provide a business infrastructure that will help your company grow.

The City's Redevelopment Agency provides services to stimulate and assist economic development. Our staff will facilitate access to programs and services for business expansion and/or relocation within the City of Redlands.

Board of Directors -- Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands

December 2009

 

Mayor/Agency Chair....................... Pat Gilbreath

Mayor Pro‑Tem/Agency Vice Chair.... Jerry Bean

City Council/Agency Member............ Jon Harrison

City Council/Agency Member.............Mick Gallagher

City Council/Agency Member.............Pete Aguilar

 

Executive Staff

 

N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager/Executive Director

Oscar Orci, Development Services Director

 

If you have any questions about redevelopment or economic development, please 

contact the Agency at (909) 335-4755.

 

Click here to view the Neighborhood Revitalization Program Approved Areas Map
 


Address: 210 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 909.335.4755

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