Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and the City of Ontario announced a federal spending bill that includes $2 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) and $3.2 million water project through the US Army Corps for Ontario, projects secured by Congresswoman Torres, has been signed into law.
The funding includes:
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$1 million for Vista Verde II Affordable Housing Development, a 150-unit development on Holt Boulevard that will provide a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes, helping address the region’s severe housing shortage while supporting family stability and long-term economic security. This critical investment will increase the supply of affordable housing for working families and households in Ontario. In addition, Vista Verde II will generate local construction jobs, support the regional workforce, and contribute to economic growth. This investment advances the City’s housing and economic development priorities and delivers lasting benefits for families and the broader community.
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$1 million for The Hub on Holt: Space for Entrepreneurship, Creation, and Innovation, which will transform a long-blighted and highly visible property on the 200 block of Holt Boulevard in Ontario into a vibrant community and economic asset. The Hub on Holt will revitalize a key downtown corridor with a new center for entrepreneurship, small business development, mentorship, and community engagement.
By investing in a critical gateway to Downtown Ontario, the project will drive foot traffic, reduce vacancies, enhance public safety, and stimulate the local economy . The project will create jobs, support small businesses, and provide new opportunities for innovation and programming, aligning with the City’s broader revitalization strategy and long-term vision for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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$3.2 million water project through the US Army Corps, The Euclid Ave. Recycled Water Project is a transformative investment in Ontario’s water future, constructing approximately 13 miles of new recycled water infrastructure to connect the Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regional Water Recycling Plant to downtown Ontario. Expanding access to recycled water, the project will reduce reliance on imported and groundwater sources, strengthen local water independence, and advance long-term conservation goals across the Inland Empire. Supporting both the design and construction phases, delivering smart, sustainable infrastructure that protects our water supply.
“These investments will deliver real results for the City of Ontario. By securing federal funding for Vista Verde II, an affordable housing development that will help address our region’s housing shortage, and for The Hub on Holt, which will create community innovation and engagement, we’re making smart, strategic investments in Ontario’s future,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres. “These projects will create jobs, reduce blight, strengthen public safety, and support long-term economic growth. I’m proud to work alongside the City of Ontario to bring these federal dollars back home and turn them into tangible improvements for families, workers, and neighborhoods.”
“On behalf of the City of Ontario, we thank Congresswoman Torres for her continued advocacy and partnership,” said Mayor Paul Leon. “This funding ensures that as Ontario grows, we are investing in infrastructure that protects our resources and supports our community.”
Congresswoman Torres has prioritized Community Project Funding to ensure federal dollars directly benefit Inland Empire communities. These projects reflect ongoing collaboration between her office and local leaders to address housing affordability, economic development, and infrastructure needs across the region.
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