Apparently my town has not heard about the bursting bubble

[SoCalDem]

It was also interesting to see that I am a minority here.. We moved here in 1981, so you can see how the town sprang up around us.. :scared:.. It;s HUGE now..and traffic (don;t get me started)

When we moved here there was exactly ONE traffic light in the whole town..:)

How's YOUR town doing?


http://www.appraisingmorenovalley.com/morenovalley.html

Moreno Valley

Incorporated on December 3, 1984. Located in the western portion of Riverside County / Southern California: about half way between Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

Population as of 1-1-2006 174,565 – 6th fastest-growing city in California, second largest City in Riverside County.

Population Growth Chart
1950 6067
1960 13,291
1970 18,871
1980 28,139
1985 57,615
1990 118,779
1995 131,900
2000 142,381
2005 165,328
2006 174,565
Basic Demographics

A city of mostly young families – typically 2 parents / 2 children, with most families owning their own homes. 43,381 families / 45,866 dwelling units

Average Family Income: $62,562

Ethnic Composition:
38% Hispanic
32% White
19% African-American
11% Pacific Islander, Asian and other



What's Coming to Town? To the Moreno Valley Mall: Harkins Theatre (spring); letter of intent: Macaroni Grill and TGI Friday’s

TownGate Plaza: Corner Bakery Café – letter of intent

TownGate Crossing: Boston Pizza

TownGate Promenade: Johnny Carino’s, Applebee’s. On the Border, Famous Dave’s BBQ (letter of intent)

TownGate Square: (Gateway Drive & Day Street) Winco Foods

Moreno Valley Plaza: Superior Super Warehouse to occupy former Vons

Perris & JFK: CVS Drug

Stoneridge Ranch: (60 & Nason) Super Target and Kohl’s

Alessandro & Lasselle: proposed shopping centers at the North / West and North / East corners.

Alessandro & Moreno Beach: Proposed retail center with a Rite-Aid

Cactus & Moreno Beach: proposed retail center

JFK & Moreno Beach: proposed retail / fast food center

Perris & Eucalyptus: proposed retail/office project

Perris & Iris: proposed retail center with a Walgreens

Office projects: south / west corner of Alessandro & Veterans’ way; Towngate Square – Gateway at Day; Alessandro & Graham.

Single Family: nearly 6000 new homes recently completed or under construction; with another 2500 approved. 3700 Multi-family approved or under construction; Aqua Bella a 2900 unit upscale active adult community approved. Grading plans for a 683-acre project under plan check and Bel’Lago a planned mixed-use project on 1100 acres – approved for 7700 dwelling units.
AND nearly 10 million square feet of industrial buildings under development.

[Selatius]

1. Are you saying Moreno suffers from poor planning and urban sprawl?

Does the city even have a fleet of buses for mass transit?

[SoCalDem]

2. Actually we do have a pretty good bus system

They go all over...even to Riverside.. We also have two or three "senior" transport bus systems..

But we do suffer from "sprawl"..and "fast-food-itis"..:(

[Selatius]

3. Can you walk anywhere in the city? Or do you need a car for everything?

I remember living in Salem, Massachusetts, as a kid, and school was just a walk's away. At most, it was only a half-mile away, and Salem, too, had a bus fleet. We just called them "T" buses. There was a family shop just down the street from our apartment, so school and food were in easy walking distance. The city was built for people, not cars. Of course, Salem predates the automobile, and the city plans reflect that. Is it true of Moreno?

We would save so much money on fuel consumption if cities were designed better.

[SoCalDem]

4. Walking is pretty much out of the question

unless you are in pretty good shape, and can carry what you buy..