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. When mobility networks are overburdened and inefficient, communities can fail to live up to their full potential, and the economy and overall quality of life can suffer. Time is lost in traffic congestion, businesses are…, Transportation Diagrams, The transportation networks that are planned to serve the future land uses within the city are identified in the following figures:, Figure M-1: Planned Roadway Network, : This figure identifies the network of existing and proposed freeways, highways, and arterial streets that are planned to serve the future land uses within the city., Figure M-2: Planned Bicycle Network:, This figure identifies the network of existing and proposed bike paths, bike lanes, and bike routes that are planned to serve the future land uses within the city., Figure M-3: Planned Transit and Passenger Rail Network, : This figure identifies the network of existing and proposed bus, BART, and passenger rail (AMTRAK) stations and routes that are planned to serve the future land uses within the city., Figure M-4: Planned Trucking and Freight Rail Network:, This figure identifies the network of existing and proposed truck routes and freight rail lines that are planned to serve the future land uses within the city. For accessibility assistance with these documents, please contact the, City of Hayward Planning Division , at, (510) 583-4005, ., Mobility Goals, :
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The global, national, and regional economy has experienced dramatic changes in the last several decades. The U.S. economy has evolved from an emphasis on manufacturing to one increasingly based on innovation, creativity, technology, information, and global trade. These changing economic conditions provide both challenges and opportunities for the Hayward economy. With its centralized Bay Area…, For Hayward to reach its full economic potential, the City must address the related challenges of crime and public safety, traffic congestion, underperforming public schools, and community blight. For these reasons, several other General Plan elements contain goals and policies that directly and indirectly support economic development, including the Education and Lifelong Learning Element, Land…, Economic Development Goals, :
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Community safety is one of the top challenges and priorities of Hayward. 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. The City recognizes that safety concerns, both real and perceived, have a major impact on the health, economic…, Hayward Police Department, and, Hayward Fire Department, . The goals and policies focus on crime prevention, police protection services, fire prevention, fire and emergency medical services, and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The goals and policies recognize that the Police Department and Fire Department are not solely responsible for the safety of Hayward. Rather, the City recognizes that community safety is the responsibility of…, Several other Elements of the General Plan provide supporting goals and policies related to community safety, including the, Education and Lifelong Learning Element, ,, Economic Development Element, ,, Land Use and Community Character Element, ,, Community Health and Quality of Life Element, , and, Hazards Element, .
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The Hayward community places a high value on its natural resources and is committed to the preservation and enhancement of its baylands, hillsides, and creek and open space corridors. These natural resources provide habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, function as part of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds, contribute to the ecological health of the San Francisco Bay, and…, Other elements of the General Plan contain similar goals and polices related to the protection of natural resources. Most notably, supporting goals and policies are located within the Land Use and Community Character Element, the Mobility Element, and the Community Health and Quality of Life Element., Natural Resources Goals, :
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The city of Hayward is located in a region that is prone to a variety of natural disasters. The city’s geologic setting was formed by regional and local earthquake faults, many of which are still active and can generate devastating damage to buildings and infrastructure in the event of an earthquake. The city’s climate can also create hazardous conditions. Severe winter and spring storms can…, Several other Elements of the General Plan provide supporting goals and policies that will help the Hayward community prepare for and respond to hazards, including the Community Safety Element, the Natural Resources Element, Public Facilities Element, Environmental Justice Element, the Climate Action Plan, and the Community Health and Quality of Life Element., Hazards Table and Diagram, : The City shall use the following table and figure to determine potential noise exposure impacts, noise compatibility thresholds, and the need for mitigation:, Table HAZ-1: Exterior Noise Standards for Various Land Uses, Figure HAZ-1: Future Noise Contour Maps, For accessibility assistance with this document, please contact the City of Hayward Planning Division at (510) 583-4005., Hazards Goals, :
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Improving Hayward’s public schools, enriching the education of Hayward’s youth, and expanding the role of career training, higher education, and lifelong learning are major priorities of the Hayward community. While the City of Hayward does not have direct control over school administration or curriculum, it does provide a variety of services and programs related to education and learning…, The goals and policies in the Education and Lifelong Learning Element support several other elements of the General Plan. Most notably, the education goals and policies directly and indirectly support the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element, the Community Safety Element, and the Community Health and Quality of Life Element., Education and Lifelong Learning Goals, :
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Communities throughout the United States are facing rising levels of obesity, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and other health issues resulting from a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and exposure to poor air quality. Recent research has found that land use planning and neighborhood design have the potential to improve the overall health and quality of life of residents by incorporating…, Due to the broad and interdisciplinary nature of health issues, other elements of the General Plan contain goals and polices related to health and quality of life, including the, Mobility Element, ,, Land Use and Community Character Element, ,, Economic Development Element, , and, Community Safety Element, ., Community Health & Quality of Life Goals, :
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Businesses and residents in Hayward are supported by a variety of public facilities and services. To sustain existing households and businesses and to accommodate future population and employment growth, water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, flood control, solid waste, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure will need to be improved, expanded, and maintained. Obtaining adequate funding…, The Public Facilities and Services Element contains goals and policies that indirectly and directly support other elements of the General Plan, including the Land Use and Community Character Element, the Economic Development Element, and the Health and Quality of Life Element., Public Facilities and Services Goals, :
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What is the Hayward 2040 General Plan? The Hayward 2040 General Plan establishes a community-based vision for the future of Hayward, and establishes goals, policies and implementation programs to help the City and greater Hayward community achieve that vision. The General Plan is the City’s overarching planning document and provides a blueprint for growth and development by setting land use…
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The Hayward 2040 General Plan is intended for use by a variety of individuals and organizations, including residents, businesses, developers, City staff, the City Council, and appointed boards and commissions. The web-based format of the General Plan allows users to search key words to quickly find topics of interest and to identify and review all related goals, policies, and implementation…, FAQs for Residents, Businesses For Hayward businesses, the General Plan outlines the actions that the City will take to help support local business and expand and diversify the local economy. Sections of the General Plan that are probably of most interest to businesses include the Vision and Guiding Principles (Part 2), and the following General Plan Elements (Part 3): Economic Development; Education and Lifelong…, FAQs for Businesses, Developers For developers working within the City of Hayward, the General Plan provides an overview of the Hayward community, summarizes its vision for the future, and outlines the general policies and expectations for future development. Developers should review all elements of the General Plan to gain an understanding of challenges and opportunities related to land use and economic development…, FAQs for Developers, City Staff The General Plan is a tool to help City staff make decisions related to programs and services, capital improvement projects, and land use and development applications. It also provides the goal and policy framework for City staff to make land use recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions. In addition, the General Plan provides a…
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