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REDWOOD CITY EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR PLAN 6 EL CAMINO REAL TOMORROW: OUR VISION WHY A PLAN FOR EL CAMINO REAL? Redwood City is a dynamic place, growing and changing with new investment and improvements to quality of life. Downtown, where the 2013 Downtown Precise Plan set the stage for significant real estate development investments and public improvements, has blossomed. While El Camino Real crosses the edge of Downtown, the Corridor has generally not experienced the same level of economic growth and success. Preparation of the El Camino Real Corridor Plan is an opportunity to support existing businesses and residents, improve the experience for all users, and encourage investment along the Corridor that is responsive to the needs of all those who frequent the area with a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate plan. The plan aims to: • Improve traffic congestion and parking management; • Improve the El Camino Real streetscape with a design to promote walking, transit, bicycling, and economic development; • Create a friendlier place for the people who live and work here: parents, kids, commuters, residents, and local businesses; • Improve the Corridor’s relationship with and connections to the Transit Center (Caltrain station), downtown core (Downtown Precise Plan area), and surrounding neighborhoods; • Consider adjusting the zoning regulations to address inconsistencies, create high quality public spaces, and produce more affordable housing; • Incorporate community benefits for new development which positively impact the Corridor, adjacent neighborhoods, and Redwood City overall; • Help existing businesses thrive and encourage new businesses to open within the Corridor area; and • Identify specific actions to be taken by the City, other agencies (such as Caltrans), and the private sector to realize the improvements that are desired.