The Downtown Specific Plan, one of the initial phases of downtown economic development, has been inexplicably sidelined for four years. Let's stop ignoring Central Marina and our Downtown District, where 75% of locally-owned businesses and residents are. Our downtown is the economic diversity that we value and strive to celebrate and enhance.
- Accelerate Downtown Economic Development:
As much as 75% of locally-owned businesses and many
residents are within the Downtown District. Central Marina possesses everything needed to attract high-value, low-impact development. Downtown redevelopment would stimulate business for local shop owners while simultaneously encouraging new businesses to come to town. Statistics show a prosperous downtown will also provide quality jobs within walking distance, affordable housing, entertainment, cultural activities, civic engagement and a visible
demonstration of community pride. Our vision for the future of downtown must begin now!
- Build An Economically Environmentally Sustainable Community: Reducing traffic, conserving water, and balancing budgets all play a role in future development. Bruce understands the connection between economic and environmental trade-offs and will strive to ensure the impact these developments have on our citizen's quality of life is a positive one.
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