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FIND , YOURSELF, Youth is a journey of self discovery. With a variety of exciting programs and regular events, Hayward Public Library offers a variety of avenues for young people to expand their horizons in a safe, engaging space. Learn, connect with others and thrive.
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BEYOND BOOKS, The Hayward Library offers a wide range of resources and information. Browse this page to learn more.
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EDUCATION SERVICES, Check out how we're helping families with their educational needs. Virtual reading circles, adult literacy programming, homework support centers, summer enrichment programming, and more!
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Background, : The Plaza dates back to the formative days of Hayward in the 1840’s, when it was part of the homestead of rancher Don Guillermo Castro. When Don Castro subdivided and sold his land in the 1850’s (which created the street layout of downtown Hayward still in use today), he dedicated Heritage Plaza for use as a public plaza into perpetuity., Heritage Elements, : The Plaza is home to interpretative signs and art pieces that commemorate the diverse experiences and cultures of Hayward’s rich history. Three art pieces planned for the plaza are in honor of: the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, whose ancestors called the Hayward area home prior to colonization; the Japanese-American community, who were bussed from what is now Heritage Plaza to incarceration camps…, Japanese American Commemorative Marker & Art: , The commemorative marker and companion work of art will memorialize the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II—600 of whom boarded buses on Watkins Street in downtown Hayward bound for a detention center at Tanforan Racetrack in San Bruno and later for confinement camps in the Utah desert and elsewhere. On Sept. 8, 2021, the City of Hayward unveiled the memorial to…, Watch a video of the unveiling here ➡︎, Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Art Piece: , The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe commemortive art piece will honor and memorialize the First People of this region, Muwekma Ohlone Tribal People. The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Art Committee has selected artist, Louis Chinn, to creatge a commissioned work of art to be installed in the plaza. , Learn more about the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe here ➡︎, Russell City Heritage Art Piece: , The Russell City Art Committee kicked-off in March of 2021, and now meets every two weeks. There are two goals to this project. First, to design and create plaques that both inform the public of the history and legacy of Russell City and honor the struggles of the former residents. After the plaques are created, the committee will focus on commissioning an artist to create a public art piece that…, Learn more and download the full RFP here ➡︎, Additional Plaza Features, :, Gathering & Event Spaces, – The Plaza includes a 25,000-square foot central event lawn and an 11,000-square foot paved plaza along C Street. These two spaces have a combined event capacity of nearly 4,000 people. An elevated platform and arbor at the edge of the event lawn includes electrical access for cultural events, musical performances and other civic gatherings, Arboretum, - The Plaza is home to over forty species of rare and mature trees. The trees, some of which are over one-hundred years old, were preserved in the plaza restoration. Placards identifying the notable trees are installed along meandering “arboretum walk” paths on either side of the central event lawn, Children’s Garden, – The Plaza includes a 2,150-square foot garden on the corner of C Street and Watkins Street, featuring nature-inspired exploration structures for young children, Rainwater Catchment System, – The Plaza functions as a rainwater catchment and underground rainwater storage and filtration system. The system collects and reuses up to 200,000 gallons of rainwater annually, which is treated and reused for irrigation and gray water uses in the new library building and plaza
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Jump to, : , Strategic Priorities & Project Lists, Download the FY2025 Strategic Roadmap PDF, About the Roadmap, :, Why do we have a Strategic Roadmap? , This Strategic Roadmap outlines where we see our highest priorities in the next few years and a roadmap of specific actions to get us there. We designed this Roadmap to be bold in its vision for the future but also grounded in a realistic assessment of existing staff capacity and resource constraints., Vision, :, What are we trying to achieve with this and future Roadmaps?, The City of Hayward is a place where people want to be. It has a growing economy, good housing options, cradle-to-career educational opportunities, and an inviting downtown. Its diverse and inclusive community is well supported with robust city services, and is kept healthy and safe through innovative programs. It continues to be a leader in climate resilience and environmental justice to prepare…, Expanded Vision Statement:, In the future, Hayward continues to grow in population and stature, becoming a destination city in the East Bay. Existing residents are proud to call Hayward home, and it is becoming a community of choice for new families and employers. Hayward attracts new, higher-paying jobs, allowing existing and new residents to live and work in the same community. Hayward’s attractive downtown and…, Racial Equity Lens, : , We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous…, Throughout this plan, we have identified projects with theis icon that have a racial equity focus or services/projects that we are reviewing through a racial equity lens. , , Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: , What problem is this service/project seeking to address? Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? Who is currently accessing this service? Who is not accessing this service? Do…, Education City Lens, :, We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the…, Throughout this plan, we have identified projects with this icon that have an "Education City" focus or services/projects that we are reviewing through an "Education City" Lens., Questions we ask when we apply an ‘Education City’ lens to a service or project: , Have we communicated with our educational and community partners to align service offerings and create a more seamless service experience for Hayward families? How will this service, project, or policy support or expand educational and/or economic opportunities for people in Hayward? How are we collaborating with partners to facilitate and develop educational and/or employment pathways accessible…, Projects, :, Creating the Roadmap Projects , The initial project list for this Roadmap was created by surveying each City Council Member and key staff whose work tasks closely align with the six Strategic Priorities. Council then prioritized the projects through a dot voting exercise. The following pages detail the projects by priority area. Below is a key to the organization of information. , Key to the organization of information, Departments legend, CM, City Manager, IT, Information Technology, DS, Development Services, MS, Maintenance Services, FR, Fire, LB, Library, FN, Finance, PD, Police, HR, Human Resources, PW, Public Works, Strategic Priorities, :, Creating the Six Priorities , In order to achieve the vision, what must the City prioritize? In answer to this question, we arrived at the six overarching focus areas, or Strategic Priorities, that structure this Roadmap. The Strategic Priorities provide a framework to focus on the most pressing special projects and process improvements, as well as a structure for the work that happens in the Council subcommittees., Enhance Community Safety & Quality of Life , Invest in community-based crime response and enforcement models Strengthen emergency preparedness Invest in cleanliness and blight reduction Implement community enrichment Active public spaces Invest in community-wide internet access Strengthen justice and belonging, View the Project List, Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing for All, House and support people experiencing homelessness Incentivize housing production for all Protect the affordability of existing housing, View the Project List, Confront Climate Crisis & Champion Environmental Justice, Reduce greenhouse gases and dependency on fossil fuels Promote a circular economy Mitigate climate crisis impacts through resilient design, emphasizing frontline communities, View the Project List, Invest in Infrastructure, Invest in multi-modal transportation Invest in City-Owned facilities & property Invest in water supplies, sanitation & sewers, View the Project List, Grow the Economy, Invest in business support services Create thriving commercial corridors Grow workforce development pipelines Strategically dispose of City property, View the Project List, Strengthen Organizational Health, Strengthen fiscal sustainability Streamline customer service & access Strengthen retention & recruitment, View the Project List
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INSERT IMAGE COMMUNITY-SAFETY-QUALITY-LIFE.SVG, Pandemic Response, — Over the past year, the City of Hayward’s COVID-19 pandemic response focused on community resilience, adaptation, and recovery. Vaccination clinics helped push Hayward’s COVID-19 inoculation rate over 80 percent while new grant programs provided emergency relief to residents and helped small businesses retool., Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams, — In recognition of the importance of deploying appropriate levels of response to each 9-1-1 call, the Hayward Police and Fire Departments are involving behavioral and mental health professionals in emergency dispatch operations and partnering with them in the field., Fireworks Enforcement and Fire Safety, — Fireworks are illegal in Hayward. This year, the City began holding property owners responsible and issuing fines for fireworks activity emanating from their properties. At the same time, our Fire Department’s no-fee Residential Chipping and Assistance Program helps property owners gather and dispose of branches and vegetation before the height of fire season. View Additional Community Safety…
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New Housing Development, — Along the Mission Boulevard corridor from South Hayward to downtown and beyond, at projects called SoHay, Lincoln Landing, and on Depot Road, more than 1,200 new homes have been created or are under construction to increase housing supply at all income levels., Housing Navigation Center and Annex, — Since November 2019, the Hayward Housing Navigation Center and Annex have served 381 people experiencing homelessness. Of 276 individuals to exit the programs, 227 moved into some form of permanent housing. The 82 percent success rate contributed to a 22 percent decline of people experiencing homelessness in Hayward in the most recent Point in Time count., State Route 238 Properties, — Land formerly designated for a bypass freeway around downtown Hayward has the potential to yield hundreds of new homes and other public serving amenities. Combined with a proposed update to the Housing Element of the Hayward General Plan, the project and plan are poised to provide for new housing sufficient to meet the City’s housing need for decades to come. View Additional Housing &…
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Capital Improvement Program, — La Vista Park, a future recreational destination with 180-degree views of San Francisco Bay, tops a $634 million, 10-year Capital Improvement Program with funding coming from federal, state, and local sources, including the Measure C sales tax that built the new downtown Hayward Public Library., Annual Pavement Improvement Projects, — One of the most visible components of Capital Improvement spending in Hayward each year is the Annual Pavement Improvement Project. This year, it entails $11 million in spot repairs, resealing and repaving, curb upgrades, and restriping of 33 lane-miles of roadway touching on 96 segments of streets across the City., The Stack Center, — A new youth and family center coming to the corner of Tennyson and Ruus oads, the Stack Center will be constructed on the site of the Eden Youth and Family and Matt Jimenez Community centers. It will include a café, renovated childcare center, a new pediatric and dental clinic, community rooms, and spaces for learning, technology, and art. View Additional Infrastructure Investment Projects
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Recycled Water, — Arguably the greenest city in the Bay Area, Hayward this year began delivering recycled water for irrigation purposes to parks, schools, and commercial users. With a second phase to come, the recycled water system is helping reduce use of potable water amid the ongoing drought while cutting the flow of treated wastewater to San Francisco Bay., Sustainable Energy, — Through membership in East Bay Community Energy, Hayward has moved City operations and most Hayward businesses and residents onto 100-percent renewable, carbon-free sources of electricity while developing new solar energy facilities and committing to net-zero energy standards for construction of new City buildings., Shoreline Adaptation, — In partnership with other agencies, the City developed a regional strategy to respond to the threat of rising sea levels. The plan calls for phased levee raising and construction, and introduction of new resilience-building habitat, tidal marsh and wetland restoration projects. The goal: preserve ecosystems, public infrastructure and recreational features from San Lorenzo Creek to the State…
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