Our Vision
With a deep understanding of our history, the City of Temecula is a community and culture on the move. Residents are dedicated to family, community, economic prosperity, education, health and peace. Focused on doing it right the first time, we continue to pursue the highest quality of life for all – something we call…
The Temecula Way”
With a deep understanding of our history, the City of Temecula is a community and culture on the move. Residents are dedicated to family, community, economic prosperity, education, health and peace. Focused on doing it right the first time, we continue to pursue the highest quality of life for all – something we call…
“The Temecula Way”
What is the QLMP?
The Quality of Life Master Plan
A living document that reflects the vision and long-term goals of the City. The QLMP is used to guide planning and development, budget decisions for capital improvements, and to ensure a responsive local government in partnership with Temecula’s residents
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Executive Summary
The Temecula Quality of Life Master Plan (QLMP) 2040 is a visionary and living document created to express the aspirations, ideals and strategic priorities of the City and community. -
Citizen’s 20 Year Priority Timeline
Project placement on the timeline indicates approximate initiantion/completion within a 5 to 10 year period, not the exact year it will take place. -
Setting the Stage
Temecula grew from a small bedroom community to a regional center in its first 20 years, all the while maintaining a highly valued quality of life for its nearly 110,000 residents.
Our 7 Core Values
A statement of the values that comprise Temecula’s vision of its desired quality of life. Each Core Value contributes to our overall Quality of Life.
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Safe & Prepared Community
Public safety is the foundation of Temecula and the most basic service for which the City is responsible. -
Transportation Mobility & Connectivity
Transportation mobility, street maintance and sanitation are basic but essential functions deemed highly important by residents. -
Healthy & Livable City
Opportunities for parks, recreation, cultural arts, programs and events for civic engagement help to define the great quality of life in Temecula. -
Economic Prosperity
A business-friendly local economy providing diverse opportunities to live, work, and play in Temecula.
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Sustainable & Resilient City
Sustainable City values help plan for the future by meeting present needs without comprising the resources needed for future generations. -
Accountable & Responsible City Government
Meeting requisite health and public safety needs while proactively seeking to enhance service delivery to the community and maintaining fiscal transparency and prudent stewardship of local resources. -
Equity
Equity values help remove barriers to ensure opportunities for all to prosper through data-driven decisions personalized to residents of the City.
Our Accomplishments
“Honoring our historic past while enhancing our community with the vision of a vibrant, modern city with a small town atmosphere.”
Click on the cards to learn more about our accomplishments.
41 fully-equipped parks – 320 acres of developed parkland.
99% of residents within 3 miles of open space, 54% within walking distance.
7,000+ acres of open space, 29% in the City.
Acquisition of 199 acres of Escarpment & 55 acres of Temecula Creek Flood Plain.
Annexed of 4,200 acres of Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (SMER).
Created an Urban Forest Master Plan.
Senior Center & 3 Community Centers.
5,600 businesses and 62,000 jobs.
Regional retail sector with over 4.5 million sq. ft.
Top 13% in California retail sales generation.
Wine tourism drawing 3.1 million visitors annually and an economic engine in excess of $1.1 billion.
Over 2,900 hotel rooms in the Temecula area.
Pechanga Resort Casino.
Vibrant and Historic Old Town destination.
LEED Certified.
Convention space for community functions and meetings.
Renewably powered facility utilizing electricity from a solar project located in the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve.
Emergency Operations Center.