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20 City of San Leandro | Economic Development Initiatives and Work Plan | May 2013 <br /> <br />Initiative #5: Development of Infrastructure Critical to Business Activity <br />Historically, the San Leandro Redevelopment Agency provided millions of dollars annually to <br />support key infrastructure projects that encouraged business activity. With the loss of <br />redevelopment funding, these projects have been drastically reduced. Nevertheless, some <br />infrastructure projects have been identified as crucial in the support of economic development <br />goals and will remain a focus of Business Development staff efforts. <br />Ongoing Activities <br />East 14th/Hesperian/150th Ave “Triangle” Beautification – In 2009, the <br />Redevelopment Agency purchased the triangle-shaped property in the middle of the three-way <br />intersection at East 14th Street, Hesperian Boulevard, and 150th Avenue. The primary objective <br />of the project was to reconfigure the intersection to improve traffic safety and efficiency. With <br />the site’s former tenant relocated to another location in San Leandro, it is now possible to make <br />aesthetic improvements to this location as well. The site serves as an important gateway to the <br />south San Leandro business area. <br />Accomplishments To-Date: Preliminary designs for site beautification were completed in 2010. <br />Staff is now working to confirm and secure funding for the project and refined project designs <br />will be presented once that process is completed. <br /> <br />San Leandro Boulevard Streetscape <br />Improvements – Work is underway <br />along San Leandro Boulevard between <br />Davis Street and Williams Street to reduce <br />the number of travel lanes from six to four, <br />add on-street parking, wider walkways, <br />added landscaping, new street lights, <br />sidewalk bulb-outs with enhanced crosswalk paving, and accessibility upgrades. This project <br />compliments the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy and makes the San Leandro <br />BART Station and surrounding area more pedestrian-friendly to a better linkage to Downtown <br />San Leandro. Funding for this project is provided through a federal grant from the MTC and its <br />Transportation for Livable Communities program. Additional funds will be provided from the <br />developer fees and the Measure B Streets & Roads and Bike & Pedestrian funds. <br />Accomplishments To-Date: Construction commenced on March 1, 2013 and will continue until <br />November 2013.