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The City's Vision <br /> Redwood City has recently adopted two key documents that will guide economic <br /> development efforts in both the short and the long term. The adoption of the <br /> Downtown Precise Plan and Economic Development Chapter of the Built Environmental <br /> Element of the New General Plan provide clear objectives for the attraction of <br /> businesses to the City's downtown core and the City in general. <br /> The City's Strategic Plan lays the groundwork for the City's vision. The strategic initiative <br /> for Economic Development states that this initiative will guide the City by: <br /> Supporting and sustaining a business environment that contributes to economic prosperity, <br /> and improves the economic well-being and quality of life for our community. <br /> Strategic Goals: <br /> • euild relationships and leverage community partnerships <br /> • Foster meaningful community engagement and participation <br /> • Preserve and promote our cultural, educational, economic and recreational <br /> diversity and historic heritage <br /> • Raise public awareness through increased communications and engagement <br /> • Engage our neighborhoods as partners with the common goal of improving the <br /> community's health,safety and well-being <br /> The City's Economic Development Chapter of the Built Environmental Element of the <br /> New General Plan (attached for reference) builds on this framework and lays out the <br /> vision for Redwood City's future: <br /> Imagine Redwood City in 2030 <br /> Redwood City's economy is diverse and healthy, blending traditional industries with <br /> today's high technology and emerging businesses in a entrepreneurial setting that supports <br /> culturally diverse employees and residents. Redwood City's economic vitality is based on: <br /> • Housing opportunities for a diverse population of all ages and incomes <br /> • A regionally integrated transportation network <br /> • Equal access to quality education, child care, and health care systems <br /> • A workforce with appropriate education and skills to meet the challenging needs <br /> of businesses <br /> • A land use plan that ensures opportunities for economic growth while sustaining a <br /> quality of life for all <br /> • An awareness that the City's geographic location on the San Francisco Peninsula <br /> provides a competitive advantage in attracting businesses <br /> 7 <br />