PURPOSE Recognizing these statistics, the City of Fontana and The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) commissioned the landscape architect to craft an Urban Greening Master Plan to increase citywide tree canopy, improve multi-modal mobility, catalyze economic development, consolidate various regulations, and update policies to improve visual character, conserve water and reduce maintenance. However, existing landscape regulations are outdated, unconsolidated and inconsistently implemented, causing confusion and prolonged approvals as new developments rapidly emerge. For those seeking affordability, Fontana is an attractive option with population growth projected at 4.4% over the next five years. The city is ethnically diverse – 71% identified as Hispanic origin – and possesses a median household income of $71,000, with lower income demographics concentrated mid-city. 210,000) is transected by three major highways and comprised of heavy commercial and industrial use with large expanses of pavement and tracts of vacant land. Resting near the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, Fontana (pop. This pattern, when exacerbated by abundant solar radiation, ozone, volatile organic compounds and fine particulate pollution, produces smog. Prevailing Santa Ana winds, when combined with eastward Pacific winds, trap air pollution generated within the Basin against a perimeter of mountains. Geographically landlocked, the Inland Empire of Southern California consistently ranks at the top of national lists for poorest air quality. THE URGENCY OF URBAN GREENING Air pollution causes over 50,000 deaths each year in the United States and numerous other illnesses. Transferable in its approach for other communities, the Plan achieved immediate policy change with its ambitious, long-term goal of increasing tree canopy coverage to 5% by 2050 – a transformational increase of over 1300%. Through bilingual community engagement, the design team implemented a four-step planning process – Discover, Guide, Prioritize, and Implement. In doing so, the Plan creates a multi-scalar, green infrastructure vision that influences development patterns, improves individual health, and creates a resilient future for Fontana. Grounded by quantitative research, the Fontana Urban Greening Master Plan applies scientific knowledge to explore various dimensions of air quality. This statistic, when considered with the influence of major transportation corridors, notable industrial hubs, frequent regional wildfires, and projected population growth, is at further risk as outdated and unconsolidated landscape regulations face increased development pressures. Its urban forest – a mere 0.36% coverage – is distinctly less than other communities in Los Angeles Basin. No further information about the suspect was released.Landlocked within California’s semi-arid Inland Empire, residents of Fontana are exposed to air quality that is worse than 95% of census tracts in California. The vehicle had been reported stolen from Rialto, Venzor said. but some roads were beginning to reopen near the gas station, Venzor said.Īuthorities did not have an estimate on how many weapons were found inside the SUV. There was no immediate word on what had been detonated.īomb units were still at the scene as of 12 p.m. A spare tire, a storage bin and a gas tank were among several items that were strapped to the SUV.Ībout 10 a.m., a small explosion could be seen nearby inside what appeared to be a containment box. The vehicle could also be seen sitting next to the pump with all of its doors open. The roads near the gas station were closed to area traffic. Officers then found the possible pipe bomb and other weapons inside the vehicle, Venzor said.Īerial video from Sky5 showed the response team in the street, staying back from the Subaru SUV. The driver, who police say was in possession of a loaded gun, was taken into custody. Officers located the vehicle next to a gas pump at the Arco station near the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Valley Boulevard about 4:15 a.m., Fontana Police Department Officer Jennie Venzor said. A bomb squad was called to a San Bernardino County gas station after what appeared to be a pipe bomb was found inside a stolen vehicle Thursday morning.
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