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.
LU-18 Alameda County Government Center Area Plan Feasibility Report
The City shall coordinate with Alameda County to explore the feasibility of forming a partnership to fund and prepare a master plan or specific plan for the Alameda County Government Center area. The City shall submit a feasibility report to the City Council, and additional actions shall be determined based on Council direction.