Separate from the City’s operating budget , the CIP supports improvements to streets, sidewalks, traffic systems, City facilities, water and sewer infrastructure, technology, fleet, and the Hayward Executive Airport., Review & Approval, The CIP undergoes, review and approval, by the, Planning Commission, and the, Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee, in April, followed by a, City Council Work Session, in May and the Public Adoption Hearing in June. , Stay Informed: , Sign up to receive City Council, commission, and committee meeting agendas and reports to be notified when the CIP is scheduled for review., Subscribe here ⇒, Adopted FY 2027 - FY 2036 CIP, Click below for the, web-accessible version, of the Adopted FY2027 - FY 2036 CIP., Review the Online Adopted FY 2027 - FY 2036 CIP, Click below for the , printable PDF version, of the Adopted FY 2027 - FY 2036 CIP. Please note that this file includes references to links and interactive elements available only in the online format., Review the Printable Adopted FY 2027 - FY 2036 CIP, CIP Progress Report, For, FY 2026 CIP Progress Report, , please click on the link below and search for any project by number or key word to see the accomplishments occurred in each period., FY 2026, CIP Semiannual Progress Report, Archive
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GENERAL PLAN , A General Plan is the local government’s long-term blueprint for the community’s vision of future growth. California law requires each local government to adopt a General Plan, which must contain at least seven elements: Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Conservation, Noise, Open Space and Safety. Hayward General Plan Hayward 2040 General Plan (PDF) General Plan, Draft, Environmental Impact Report General Plan, Final, Environmental Impact Report General Plan Background Report , HOUSING ELEMENT , The Housing Element is the City's blueprint to meet community housing needs over thee eight year period from 2023-2031. An Element of the General Plan, the Housing Element is comprised of several documents including the 6th Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031 that contains goals, policies, actions and programs to support the rentention and development of housing, place based improvements and social…, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, The Downtown Specific Plan and Regulating Code provides a strategy to achieve the community's vision of a resilient, safe, attractive and vibrant Downtown by providing for a mix of high intensity land uses, an inclusive multi-modal circulation system, public open spaces, and centering the historic commercial corridor. On July 2, 2019, the City Council approved the Downtown Specific Plan and…, HAYWARD MISSION BOULEVARD CORRIDOR FORM-BASED CODES, The Land Use Element of the Hayward General Plan (Chapter 2) describes how the City’s Planning Area is composed of certain neighborhood planning areas, including the Mission/Foothills and North Hayward neighborhoods. The General Plan further designates certain significant Focus Areas for the implementation of Smart Growth principles. The intent of the Code is to implement such principles along…, DESIGN GUIDELINES, Hayward’s adopted Design Guidelines provide specific guidance on architectural and site design for residential, commercial, industrial, and hillside development. The Guidelines are intended to preserve and enhance the desired character of existing neighborhoods while promoting architectural and design excellence in buildings, open space, landscape and public spaces. View the City’s adopted Design…, Common Code Questions, Accessory Structures Fence Height Requirements Front Yard Paving Maximum, For more information, please call Planning at (510) 583-04200
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Access World News, : Comprehensive news collection including print and online-only newspapers, blogs, journals, broadcast transcripts, and videos for local, regional, and national news., Alexander Street Performing Arts Collections, : Free access to thousands of music, dance, and theatre performances, covering hundreds of genres and content ranging from instruction to performance. Includes content from National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Qwest TV, Smithsonian, L.A. Theatre Works, Broadway On-Demand, and many more., Archives Unbound, : Presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level. Collections in Archives Unbound cover a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages forward-from Witchcraft to World War II to twentieth-century political history. Collections are chosen for Archives Unbound based on…, BrainFuse: VetNow, : Tools for veterans, including live resume coaching, live interview coaching, and assistance completing unemployment benefits forms., Brittanica School, : The ultimate learning destination for today's students. This multi-level, award-winning digital PreK-12 resource hub offers diverse, interactive content for students and educators. , California Digital Newspaper Collection, : Over 1,500,000 pages of significant historical California newspapers published from 1846-present, including the first California newspaper, the Californian, and the first daily California newspaper, the Daily Alta California., Chilton Library, : Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. , Citizenship Resources:, Check out the programs and classes we provide to help you prepare for the U.S. naturalization process., Community Resource Guide, : Discover local resources serving urgent needs such as food, shelter, showers, and support., Coronavirus Research Database, : Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this database includes thousands of open-access articles from the world's leading publishers as well as current research. , CultureGrams, :, Concise cultural information on countries around the world. , Craftsy:, Your online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need - from basic instruction to advanced techniques. , Discover and Go, : Use your library card to get instant access to free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, and more. , East Bay Times (2016-present): , The leading source for local and national news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and opinion., Ebsco Explora, - Articles and books for public libraries, Gale Courses, : You’re bound to find a class that piques your interest with Gale Courses. These classes are held entirely online, led by expert instructors and completely free with your library card!, Gale Primary Sources:, The Gale Primary Sources program combines dozens of historical archives covering hundreds of years of history. In this exhaustive resource you will find monographs, manuscripts, newspapers, maps, and photographs. Gale continues to make additional primary source collections available through the Gale Primary Sources cross-search experience., Gale Virtual Reference Library, : Encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources, plus books on business, crafts, health, and more!, Hayward Daily Review (2001-Present), : Hayward's local paper. The Daily Review merged with other local papers in 2016 to become the East Bay Times., Job and Career Accelerator, : Powerful tools and guidance to achieve your career goals. Build a resume, practice interview skills, learn how to network, and more., Heritage Hub, : Explore your family history with this premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704-today. , LearningExpress Library, features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more., Legal Information Reference Center, : Effective June 30, 2026, Legal Information Reference Center will no longer be available as an electronic resource at Hayward Public Library., MasterFile Premier, : Full text magazines & newspaper articles, reference books & more, Newspaper Archive, : Over 3 billion articles from thousands of newspapers around the country. Includes the Hayward Daily Review from 1932-1977., The New York Times, : Breaking news, opinion, and more from the nation's newspaper of record. , Novelist Plus, : Ready for something new? Novelist Plus has your covered! Whether you're hungry for a weird western, book club best bet or royal romance, our recommended reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled. , Pronunciator: , Learn conversational skills and grammar for over 80 languages through live, teacher-led classes or self-directed courses. Also featuring ProCitizen, with practice tests and over 100 videos with interactive exercises to prepare new citizens for the Naturalization Test., ProQuest eLibrary: , , A massive database of digital media content, with guidance for new researchers, designed for students and educators at high schools and community colleges. , Rosetta Stone: , Effective June 30, 2026, Rosetta Stone will no longer be available as an electronic resource at Hayward Public Library., SIRS Discoverer, : Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students. , SIRS Issues Researcher, : Curriculum-aligned database organized by complex issues, ideal for middle and high school students and educators., San Francisco Chronicle (1985-Present), : News and events from the largest newspaper in Northern California. , TeachingBooks, : Discover books for children and teens that match their interests. Then, learn more about the book with author interviews, audiobook performances, discussion questions, and more., Tutor.com, : Free live homework help, practice tests, resume building, and career assistance., Universal Class, : 24/7 access to over 500 self-paced courses in 30 different subject areas, ranging from computer coding to yoga. Get feedback from certified instructors, connect with other students, and get Continuing Education Units on select courses., Veteran's Resource Center, : California public libraries, in partnership with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), are working to connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible., World Book Online, : The encyclopedia you know and trust. , Additional Resources, California DMV Education Materials, - Handbooks, sample tests, and videos., Library of Congress American Memory Project, - American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people,…, Medline Plus, - Health topics, medical dictionary, diagrams & videos, current health news, & more - provided by the National Library of Medicine & other organizations
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