Downtown Ontario Restaurant Equipment Loan Program

May 10, 2023

The Downtown Restaurant Equipment Loan Program was established to promote the growth of Downtown Ontario and support local businesses by filling vacant commercial spaces with sustainable options. We are looking to attract small, independent restaurants, wineries, craft breweries, eateries, and distilleries to the Downtown area. If you are an eligible business owner who has leased a property within the designated area and purchased qualifying restaurant...
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Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Vision to Vibrant Survey

April 26, 2023

The City of Ontario has big plans for its historic downtown. Numerous public and private initiatives are currently underway to transform the District into the cultural and entertainment heart of Ontario.   A Planned Unit Development (PUD) will function as a set of planning and design principles, development regulations, and performance standards to implement the community’s Downtown vision. Within the project boundary, it will facilitate...
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State of the City 2023

April 4, 2023

Check out the 2023 State of the City Video here! The State of the City Business Address took place on March 22, 2023, at the Ontario Convention Center. The event showcased the City of Ontario as the Premier Community of the Inland Empire and emphasized its focus on investment, safety, innovation, community life, and opportunity. It was great to see everyone coming together to celebrate...
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Grand Opening: Holt x Palm

March 22, 2023

Introducing Holt x Palm: A new retail store featuring stylish and highly curated home décor, plants, books, and art as well as real estate and construction services delivers an L.A. shopping experience in the heart of the Downtown Ontario Arts District.
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Project Enhancements

March 2, 2023

The ATP Cycle 5 – Vine Avenue and B Street Bike Boulevard Project includes 1.8 miles of a new bike boulevard and bicycle lanes along B Street, Vine Avenue, Phillips Street and Fern Avenue. This new route connects Ontario’s historic downtown with De Anza Community & Teen Center and park. The project will also provide access to numerous community amenities and destinations (e.g., affordable housing...
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Downtown Ontario Benches

January 9, 2023

As part of Downtown Ontario Improvement Association’s mission to attract visitors, activate public spaces, and beautify Downtown Ontario.  We have spear headed the project, secure funding, acquire assistance for the installation, of Downtown Ontario branded benches.  The location of the benches are: Logan’s Mestiza’s We would like to thank the District Council of Iron Workers of the State of California and Vicinity, Reinforcing Iron Workers...
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Ground Breaking: C Block Project

October 11, 2022

It was a pleasure to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the “C Block” project! Peep our executive director giving a speech! We’re very excited to see our downtown thrive and in the words of the director make Downtown Ontario a “destination point in the region to live, work, shop, and play.” View Video Here
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Ground Breaking

October 7, 2022

On Friday, October 7 at 4 PM, we will celebrate the groundbreaking of The C Block project at 334 N. Euclid Avenue, adjacent to the parking structure. ️ Approximately 150 market-rate rental housing units will be built as part of the project and will also include 6,000 square feet of ground level retail and service commercial space. ️ This Development is part of the City’s...
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Downtown Facade Improvement Program

June 22, 2022

The City of Ontario, in its continuing effort to support the revitalization of the Historic Downtown Area, created the Downtown Façade Improvement Program for businesses within the designated program area. The Program is intended to facilitate commercial revitalization, preserve the Historic Downtown Area, stimulate private investment, and beautify the commercial corridors by creating a pedestrian-friendly and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents, visitors and tourists.
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