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a result, recent pedestrian and signage improvements along East 14th Street have created more of a focal point for local and non-local specialty retail and service establishments and have enhanced the pedestrian character of the commercial area between Georgia Way and Oaks BoulevardlPeralta Avenue. One of the most significant components of the overall plan has been enhancing the visual quality and image of the Civic Center as a community landmark, adding definition to this part of East 14th Street. . Specific examples of major development projects that are in the implementation process or have been implemented in the last five years along the East 14th corridor are as follows: . Redevelopment of Town Hall Square. This 1.8-acre site, referred to as the Hays Street Block is bounded by Hays Street and San Leandro Creek to the north, East 14th Street to the east, and Davis Street to the south. This location near downtown and transit amenities makes the site ideal for a mixed-use project. Several of the properties are under ownership by the Redevelopment Agency with negotiations continuing on the remaining properties. . Redevelopment of Bayfair Center. This project consists of a multiple phase revitalization of the regional shopping center located on East 14th Street at southern edge of San Leandro. Recent additions to the Center include Chevy's which opened in November 2006, Old Navy in December 2006 and a Staples store in January 2007. The Planning Department is currently reviewing applications for several proposed retail and food service tenant additions. . Downtown San Leandro TOD Strategy. This strategy identifies 39 opportunity sites representing 88 acres in a Yz mile radius around East 14th Street and Davis Streets. ThIS includes East 14th Street between the North and South areas. For more information on the Downtown TOD strategy, please see the ABAG PDA application for the Downtown San Leandro TOD Strategy. Example of Smarth Growth: Both the North Area Specific Plan and the East 14th Street South Area Development Strategy incorporate pedestrian-friendly and transit-friendly development strategies. The City of San Leandro and AC Transit were co-applicants in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) grant for the Downtown San Leandro Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy. This collaborative effort has also resulted in a comprehensive and positive vision for increased transit ridership in the Downtown San Leandro TOD area, which encompasses a one-half mile radius around the intersection of East 14th Street and Davis Streets. Currently, the City is also working with AC Transit on the most feasible way to implement the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project along the East 14th Street corridor.