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each week. Business Development staff r �W works closely with market operator, Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, and the San Leandro Downtown Association to manage logistical issues related to the market, special event programming, and marketing. The market not only creates a great place for the community to gather, but also shows potential retailers that the San Leandro desires and supports specialty retailers. Accomplishments To-Date: The City, in partnership with the Downtown Association, has produced six years of successful markets. Parking Strategy — With the opening of the new Downtown San Leandro Parking Garage in late 2012, the City is now looking to develop a coordinated approach to parking regulations and enforcement throughout Downtown San Leandro. Although San Leandro generally has an adequate supply of affordable parking for employees and shoppers, improvements are needed to ensure that the most convenient parking spaces are available for shoppers, making visits to Downtown San Leandro easy and convenient. Planned developments around the Downtown San Leandro BART station will also need to be considered as the City develops an updated approach to parking. Accomplishments To-Date: • In November 2012, the new 384-space downtown parkingo�, ,� garage opened. The LEED certified garage provides convenient parking for employees and customers and will allow for great density development downtown. • In early 2013, the City secured funding for an assessment of parking in Downtown San Leandro. A detailed survey is scheduled to begin soon. The results of the survey will be 0 0` used to refine parking policies. TOD Strategy Implementation - In 2007, the City completed an award winning Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy for Downtown San Leandro. The Strategy provided a vision and environmental clearance for higher-density, transit-friendly development throughout alt of Leandro Economic icD°evelo Development and Work December 2013 Y � p Strategy �