The Downtown Specific Plan, one of the initial phases of downtown economic development, has been inexplicably sidelined for 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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