Questions Raised as Proposed Etiwanda Heights Development Could Double Housing Units in Rancho Cucamonga
City Council candidate David VanGorden says infrastructure must keep pace with growth.
A proposed amendment to the Etiwanda Heights development plan that could increase housing units from roughly 3,000 to 6,000 homes is drawing renewed attention to infrastructure planning and public transparency in Rancho Cucamonga.
City Council candidate David VanGorden, who is running for District 2 in the 2026 municipal election, says the discussion surrounding Etiwanda Heights highlights the importance of responsible growth and long-term planning.
“The residents of Rancho Cucamonga care deeply about the future of our city,” VanGorden said. “Major planning decisions should always involve clear communication and careful consideration of how growth will impact infrastructure and quality of life.”
VanGorden believes these conversations are important for the future of the city.
“When development plans evolve, residents deserve clear explanations about why those changes are being proposed, what the long-term impacts may be, and how infrastructure will support them,” he said.
The proposed development expansion has also sparked broader conversations about traffic congestion, utility capacity, public safety services, and school impacts as Rancho Cucamonga continues to grow.
VanGorden says those questions should guide the city’s planning priorities moving forward.
He also welcomes comments or questions from Rancho Cucamonga residents here.
“Responsible planning starts with a simple principle,” he said. “Growth without infrastructure is not progress.”
ABOUT DAVID VANGORDEN
David VanGorden is a 30-year Rancho Cucamonga resident and retired law enforcement professional who is running for Rancho Cucamonga City Council District 2 in the November 2026 General Municipal Election.
VanGorden’s campaign focuses on responsible development, infrastructure planning, fiscal accountability, public safety, and ensuring residents have a stronger voice in local government.
VanGorden is running against incumbent Councilmember Kristine Scott.
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