San Bernardino Selected Developer for Arden Guthrie Site
The city chose Panorama Development to transform the 17.61-acre property located near Highland Avenue.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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On August 19, 2026, the San Bernardino City Council selected Panorama Development to lead the project at the Arden Guthrie site. The city aims to revitalize the 17.61-acre property near the Interstate 210 Freeway.
Why it matters
The development initiative is designed to stimulate local economic growth by attracting private investment, creating new jobs, and expanding commercial options for the region. These efforts are expected to generate essential tax revenue for the city.
The Arden Guthrie site spans 17.61 acres and follows two prior unsuccessful development attempts in 2010 and 2024. The project is currently slated for a completion timeline of three to five years.
The players
San Bernardino City Council
This is the primary legislative and governing body for the city responsible for municipal planning and land-use decisions.
Panorama Development
This private real estate firm was selected to lead the redevelopment of the Arden Guthrie property.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
This federal agency provided the original loan used by the city to acquire the Arden Guthrie land in 2006.
The details
Following a request for proposals issued in September 2025, the city evaluated submissions before settling on Panorama Development. The city and the developer are now moving toward signing an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to refine the scope of the project.
Timeline
The city acquired the property in 2006 using a HUD loan.
The site was cleared for development between 2006 and 2009.
The city released a request for development proposals in September 2025.
The City Council officially selected the developer on August 19, 2026.
The city and developer expect to sign an agreement in the coming month.
Market Landscape
This project follows the federal funding framework established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development loan program. The site redevelopment reflects a multi-decade effort by the city to activate land assets that have remained vacant since the initial 2006 acquisition.
Local residents can anticipate the transformation of a long-vacant site into a new commercial hub over the next three to five years. The project is intended to increase local job availability and expand the selection of services and amenities accessible to the community.
The takeaway
The selection of a developer marks a major step toward ending nearly two decades of dormancy for the Arden Guthrie property. Interested residents should monitor upcoming city council meetings for updates regarding the finalized project concept and site plans.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Inland Empire Community News.
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