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 partner with the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, local business organizations, and college business programs to explore the feasibility of establishing a business incubator. The City shall submit a feasibility report to the City Council and additional actions shall be determined based on direction from the City Council.
Responsible Department(s):
City Manager
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
California State University, East Bay, Chabot College, Chamber of Commerce, Development Services, Finance, Library and Community Services