1 DRAFT VISION
Draft Vision v4 Redlined
Draft Vision v4 Clean
Alamedans of all ages, cultures and backgrounds are supported and engaged in meaningful community and civic opportunities to continually make Alameda a better place to live. Alameda is a place where children, families and seniors thrive, and new households are welcomed into our community. We celebrate and embrace our most important asset - our people - in everything we do.
Alameda is a low-crime community thanks to our well-resourced public safety and supportive services. Residents are proud to have safe, beautiful, clean outdoor spaces for play and recreation, as well as high quality schools, libraries, businesses, restaurants, public events, and art that reflect the vibrancy of their neighborhoods.
Alamedans can afford housing that meets their needs and those who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused can access the services they need.
Residents and visitors have a variety of accessible transportation options, including walking, biking, and public transit, in addition to cars, to get them safely to more destinations in the City and across the Bay Area, which reduces local traffic congestion and accidents. One of our biggest projects, Alameda Point, is becoming a fully activated community, and contributes to the economic, cultural and recreational landscape of the entire city.
2 Alameda is more resilient to climate change and rising sea and ground water levels, external factors that uniquely impact our island community. Alameda residents and businesses feel prepared for natural disasters, including earthquakes and flooding, and trust in the City and local agencies to keep them safe.
Through fiscal responsibility and good governance, Alameda leverages its committed staff and many assets - housing, business, transportation, architecture, recreation, and natural resources – that contribute to the long-term betterment of its residents and environment. Overall, Alamedans are proud and hopeful for the island.