The Neighborhood
The Northside neighborhood is located at the northern gateway into the City of Riverside. Known for its history, environmental resources, and strong community connection, the Northside is one of the City's oldest neighborhoods. It has been occupied for over 10,000 years, first by Native American groups, including the Gabrielino/Tongva, Cahuilla, Serrano and Luiseño, and later by Spanish, Mexican, and American settlers. Its uniqueness comes from its proudly diverse, multi-generational residents that stand together in protecting their heritage and defining their future. The character of the Northside neighborhood is shaped by its variety of residential, office, retail, and extensive recreational facilities.



The Project
The Northside Master Development is the culmination of years of collaborative effort between the City and the community to define a vision. It will celebrate the region's culture with architectural details that reflect a connection between its history and twenty-first-century Riverside. It will expand on the area's existing assets to realize the community’s vision as defined in the Northside Specific Plan (NSP) and include a neighborhood gathering space with locally inspired retail and multi-family housing, walkable trails, bicycle corridors, restoration of the Springbrook Arroyo, open park space, and new recreational facilities.
To make the community's vision a reality, the City is seeking a Master Developer that will implement the Northside Specific Plan. The goal is to create a cohesive development that delivers an open and welcoming neighborhood center and park with a functional, modern, family-friendly design.


ESTIMATED PROJECT TIMELINE
August
Request for Master Development Proposals
October
Proposals Due
January
City Conducts Finalist Interviews and Site Tour
March
City Confirms Master Developer and prepares Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
HISTORICAL TIMELINE
Item |
Date |
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Consultant (DTA) engaged for master developer search |
March 2022 |
Northside Specific Plan & Final Program Environmental Impact Report Adopted by Council |
November 17, 2020 |
Draft Northside Specific Plan & Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) released for public comment |
March 2020 – May 2020 |
Draft Framework Plan & Draft Land Use Concept presented at a community workshop |
June 2018 |
Community outreach activities |
February 2017 – November 2017 |
Consultant (Rick Engineering) engaged for the project |
December 2016 |
City Council directs staff to develop a Northside Specific Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report for the Northside Neighborhood |
April 2015 |
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