WELCOME TO
The City of Alameda's
Housing Element Update
Thanks to the work of over 1,700 community members and over 25 community organizations, the Alameda General Plan 2040 was adopted by the City Council on November 30, 2021. We appreciate your input and feedback! We are now working on the Housing Element update and a set of specific Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments, and we would like your help. It is important to us that the update process is open and accessible to anyone who wants to be involved and share ideas. On Nov. 15, 2022, the City Council adopted the Housing Element update. In doing so, Alameda becomes the first city in the Bay Area to adopt their Housing Element for the 2023-2031 cycle.
FRAMEWORK
The General Plan framework is organized around four key themes, that of equity, resilience, accessibility and preservation of neighborhood character.
EQUITY
Promote a healthy, equitable and inclusive city.
General Plan 2040 policies promote equity, environmental justice, and a high quality of life for everyone irrespective of income, race, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background or ability by recognizing and changing local policies, programs, ordinances, and practices that serve to perpetuate injustices suffered by under-served and underrepresented populations and proactively engaging these populations in all City decision making.
CHARACTER
Preserve and enhance Alameda's distinctive character.
Alameda is distinguished by its island setting, diverse neighborhoods, main streets, historic architectural styles, extensive tree canopy, walkability and livability, and cultural diversity. Alameda’s character is further defined by its wide range of building types, including multifamily buildings, single family buildings, and mixed use buildings, which provide for a range of housing needs including lower income and workforce housing. These diverse physical and social characteristics contribute to the high quality of life in Alameda and provide the framework for shaping development, conserving resources, and maintaining a thriving economy. General Plan 2040 policies manage growth to address current challenges and responsibilities and support the characteristics that make Alameda a special place to live, work, learn, and recreate.
ENVIRONMENT
Protect the environment, respond to the climate crisis, and meet regional responsibilities.
Alameda’s island geography and environmental setting is very vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including rising sea and groundwater levels, more severe droughts, wildfire smoke, and other impacts of climate change. General Plan 2040 policies support global, regional, and local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions locally and regionally and prepare for climate change through smart growth development policies, strategic infrastructure improvements, and expanding and protecting natural conservation areas, marshes, and wetlands.
ACCESS
Enhance mobility and accessibility.
Living on an island in the center of a major metropolitan area contributes to the high quality of life in Alameda, while creating unique challenges and opportunities for mobility. General Plan 2040 policies support and enhance mobility and accessibility by increasing transportation choices and options for Alameda residents, businesses and visitors, eliminating severe injuries and fatalities on Alameda streets, and making the shoreline more accessible.
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