About Pomona ACTS

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Pomona Activated for Community Transformation and Sustainability, or Pomona ACTS, is a comprehensive community-driven effort to address community needs around transportation, renewable energy, green infrastructure, and community health.

Pomona ACTS is working toward a healthier, more vibrant, and more resilient Pomona—one that meets the challenges of climate change while creating opportunities for better public health, stronger local economies, and a shared sense of community.

A Better Pomona for All

Building a Resilient Pomona

Rooted in social justice and collaboration, we focus on transforming the heart of Pomona—including downtown, key corridors, and nearby neighborhoods—through local, community-led projects.

Our work includes improving transportation, expanding green infrastructure, promoting clean energy, and supporting community health. We also champion anti-displacement efforts, job training, and climate-friendly projects that bring long-term benefits to residents and build lasting partnerships.

Our Partners

We are made up of passionate organizations and advocates committed to building a healthier, more equitable Pomona.

Accomplishments Timeline

We're proud of Pomona ACTS' achievements, and only we’re just getting started!

FAQs

  • Pomona Activated for Community Transformation and Sustainability, or Pomona ACTS, encompasses a wide range of strategies to transform Pomona into an advanced energy community of the future.

  • The Project Area was identified based on city needs and community input, focusing on the central city location around Garey Avenue. This area is home to many unique and valuable assets, including the Metro Blue Line, Pomona North Metrolink Station, historical downtown, mixed-use corridors, schools, parks, and vibrant, diverse neighborhoods.

  • In 2019, the Pomona ACTS working group, which consisted of 17 members from various community-based organizations, city officials, and agencies, came together to explore the possibility of sustainable transformation in Pomona. Through workshops, surveys, and discussions, this working group identified vulnerabilities resulting from climate change and projects to address them, which led to establishing the project area.

  • The project received grant funding from the California Strategic Growth Council and will also use various sources of other state and local funding.