A review of outdoor lighting and "live performance" noise regulations and the nomination of the Trujillo Adobe for the National Register of Historic Places are all on this week's agendas.
Residents will have an opportunity to learn about and provide input on the proposed $200 million Riverside Adventure Park and mixed-use town center development at a community meeting April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Springbrook Clubhouse on Orange Street.
The 126-acre project would transform the former Riverside Golf Course in the Northside neighborhood, vacant since 2009, into a recreational destination and mixed-use development.
"It's a great chance to learn about this potential project and connect with city officials and developers," Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said.
The development is divided into two components, according to city documents. An 85-acre adventure center would feature free public amenities including biking and hiking trails, climbing areas and play spaces. Paid attractions would include a whitewater rafting course designed to Olympic standards, wave lagoon, surf park, ziplines, rope courses and sport climbing walls, with discounts planned for Riverside residents.
The 41-acre mixed-use town center would include a grocery store — a long-sought amenity for the Northside area — along with retail spaces, restaurants, offices, a hotel and 722 multifamily residential units. At least 25% of the housing would be designated as affordable.
"The Northside neighborhood has historically been the neglected child of Riverside—lacking basic services like a grocery store, adequate infrastructure, and variety of recreational activities," Ward 1 Councilmember Philip Falcone said when the council approved negotiations with ASRC in February.
City officials project the development could create approximately 2,800 jobs and attract 500,000 visitors annually while saving the city the current $1.6 million yearly maintenance costs for the unused property.
The development site is bordered by Columbia Avenue, Orange Street, Main Street and Garner Road.
More information: The community meeting on the Riverside Adventure Park and Town Center Development will be held April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Springbrook Clubhouse on Orange Street. For additional details, visit the city's project webpageNorthsidePlan.com.
A review of outdoor lighting and "live performance" noise regulations and the nomination of the Trujillo Adobe for the National Register of Historic Places are all on this week's agendas.
Residents challenge March JPA's promises of jobs and community benefits at April 8 meeting, citing lack of details and fears of warehouse-dominated development.
Awarding the contract for the renovation and expansion of the Museum of Riverside's historic 1912 building and reviewing updated fire threat maps and new fire safety requirements are on Council's agenda this week.
