The Land Use and Community Character Element establishes goals and policies to strategically accommodate future growth while preserving and enhancing the qualities and characteristics that make Hayward a desirable place to live, work, learn, and play.
Mobility, defined as the ability to move people and goods within and through a city or region, greatly affects a community’s economy, environment, and overall quality of life.
The Economic Development Element seeks to improve the local economy by diversifying the economic base, supporting entrepreneurship and expanding employment opportunities through business retention.
Like most urban communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hayward’s safety challenges range from protecting people and property from crime, to responding to fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
While it is impossible to completely avoid natural and man-made hazards, the Hazards Element establishes goals and policies to protect life and minimize property damage during future disasters and emergencies.
The City shall review and update (as necessary) the General Plan every five years.
Responsible Department(s):
Development Services
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
City Attorney, City Manager, Fire, Information Technology, Library and Community Services, Maintenance Services, Police, Public Works – Engineering and Transportation, Public Works – Utilities and Environmental Services
Program Type(s):
Funding Source(s):
General Fund
Timeframe:
2020-2040
Program Status:
Not Started
In Progress
Complete
The City updated the Hayward 2040 General Plan to reflect new Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) thresholds for CEQA and new Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) reduction targets in 2020 and will be updating the Housing Element in 2022. For more information, please contact the Planning Division at 510-583-4200.