Riverside General Plan Update & Climate Action and Adaptation Plan – Build the Future at Our Upcoming Workshop

Published: 10/3/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Oct. 3, 2025

Contact:

General Plan Update

Matthew Taylor

Principal Planner

[email protected]

951-826-5944

Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

Fortino Morales III

Sustainability Manager

[email protected]

951-826-5745

Riverside General Plan Update & Climate Action and Adaptation Plan - Build the Future at Our Upcoming Workshop

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The City of Riverside is continuing its work on the General Plan Update (GPU) and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) with a community workshop Thursday (10/9) at La Sierra University.

The General Plan serves as a blueprint for land use decisions, ensuring that Riverside continues to evolve in alignment with the community's vision and priorities. The CAAP is a strategic framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against climate change. Together, with critical input from the entire Riverside community, the GPU and CAAP will define the future of our city for the coming decades. 

The GPU and CAAP process is expected to last approximately two and a half years and will conclude in early 2027.

Build the Future Community Workshop

Dive deeper into Riverside's future, from housing and land use to mobility, arts and culture, economic development, environmental justice, and more! This is your chance to share your voice on each piece of the plan in a fun, hands-on workshop where community members become "future builders." Join us for this exciting event to:

• Contribute ideas that will guide decision-making across all General Plan elements.

• See how your ideas are shaping Riverside's future through different possibilities for growth.

• Identify top priorities for mobility, arts and culture, economic development, historic preservation, and more.

• Continue the conversation about how Riverside should grow.

Thursday, Oct. 9

Stop by anytime between 6:00 - 8:00 PM

La Sierra University, Zapara School of Business - Troesh Conference Center

(4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92505)

All attendees will be entered into a raffle for prizes, and the first 100 RSVPs will have a chance to win additional prizes!

RSVP at qrco.de/RivGPUWorkshop2RSVP

Spanish and ASL interpretation and refreshments will be provided. 

All community members are encouraged to attend! Your feedback will directly influence Riverside's future, helping ensure our new General Plan reflects the community's needs, priorities, and values for years to come.

For project details and updates, visit https://www.Riverside2050.com - the central source for project information, resources, and digital activities.

For general inquiries send a text to 844-289-8614, or email [email protected].

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