The Miracle Mile is expanding! Already an acclaimed stretch of the 210 freeway, the area is known for the great shopping opportunities from businesses such as Costco, Home Depot, Fontana Nissan, LA Fitness, Applebee’s Restaurant Bar and Grill, Rotolo Chevrolet and others. Last year, this economic engine made a huge contribution to the $28 billion sales tax growth of the city, and has been a catalyst for reinvestment in our infrastructure needs. The area plays a large role in the services the city is able to offer when trying to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Some of the benefits from Fontana’s tax revenue force have been the large contribution those dollars played in the grand openings of the new regional Lewis Library and Technology Center, the renovated Center Stage theater, the new Development Services Organization City Hall Annex, the 38 acre Fontana Park, and several major enhancements to our transportation thoroughfares.

Shops at Sierra

For the last few months, drivers, residents, and shoppers have looked with interest at the Southeast corner of Sierra Avenue and Sierra Lakes Parkway.

It is here where 14 acres of barren land have quietly, yet quickly, risen to new heights and are creating a welcoming home for future medical services, grand appetites, and shoppers delights. A few of the new businesses will open in October while most will be ready for customers by the end of 2008, beginning of 2009.

Opening Soon

One of the earlier openings is the easily recognizable 40,000 square foot medical office operated by Catholic Healthcare West. As a representation of the medical industry, the building’s image offers a subtle departure from the surrounding shops and serves as a commercial image to Fontana for all travelers along the 210 freeway. Well known retailer, Big 5 Sporting Goods, an athlete’s favorite stop when shopping for apparel or equipment, will also open in October on the east side of the Shops at Sierra.

End of the Year Openings

Whatever your desire, the Shops at Sierra will definitely be able to satisfy your hunger. With French Quarter styled dishes that can fill any stomach to a fun pizza-themed restaurant/sports bar with a huge selection of children’s meals, everyone will be visiting for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Tio’s Mexican Restaurant is also expanding from its two restaurants in Rancho Cucamonga and positioning itself in Fontana.

“By the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009,” says Elisa Grey Economic Development Manager “the entire center will be open and will include Mimi’s Café, Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza, Tio’s Mexican Restaurant, T-Mobile and other ancillary retail shops.”

As the doors open to all of these great new places many will continue to keep their eyes and ears open as there is certainly more to come throughout Fontana.