This resource helps local officials inform their residents about what land use planning is, who is involved, why community engagement matters and ways to participate.

In a competitive battle, the City of Riverside edged out second-place Claremont to be crowned the state’s “Coolest California City.” Rancho Cucamonga rounded out the top three. All cities received a portion of $100,000 in prize money, with the largest sum of $32,950 going to the City of Riverside. Our Beacon profile pages have more information about what the cities of Riverside, Claremont and Rancho Cucamonga are doing to promote sustainable practices and policies in their communities.

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