Alameda Updating General Plan For First Time In Nearly 30 Years

ALAMEDA, CA—On Tuesday, Alameda city officials launched a new website dedicated to the update of the city's General Plan, which is being updated for the first time in almost 30 years. To assist with updating the plan, city officials said they want to hear from residents.

"The 2040 Alameda General Plan is a statement of community goals, objectives, policies, and actions to guide our island community in the challenges facing us today and in the future," city officials said in a news release.

According to city officials, the new website, www.alameda2040.org, will allow residents to help shape Alameda’s General Plan and guide elements including neighborhood design, climate action, managed growth, transportation and mobility, public safety, environmental protection, equity, and preservation of the characteristics that make Alameda so unique.

“Life in 2020 is not what any of us expected, but as we all work through tremendous uncertainty, we have the opportunity to help shape the future,” remarked Andrew Thomas, Director of the Planning, Building, and Transportation Department at the City of Alameda. “We need to hear from as many of you as possible to help draft a General Plan that reflects the community’s vision for Alameda in 2040.”

City officials said they are excited to make this process open and accessible to anyone who wants to be involved and share ideas. Here is how residents can get involved:

• Check out our new website at www.alameda2040.org
• Take a survey online: www.alameda2040.org/surveys
• Attend a meeting virtually: The city has four virtual community forums, please add to your calendar today!
• Sept. 14, 7 p.m.: Developing a healthy, equitable, and inclusive city
• Oct. 12, 7 p.m.: Preservation and enhancement of Alameda’s unique historic neighborhood character
• Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: Protecting the environment and responding to the climate crisis locally and regionally
• Dec. 14, 7 p.m.: Enhancing mobility, accessibility, and life on an island
• Join the city's mailing list or ask a question: www.alameda2040.org/contact