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S A N L E A N D R O G E N E R A L P L A N L A N D U S E 3-77 Corridors San Leandro has several major thoroughfares which have historically been zoned for commercial uses. These include East 14th Street, MacArthur Boulevard, Hesperian Boulevard, and Washington Avenue. In the 1940s and 1950s, strip commercial corridors evolved along these thoroughfares, with retail and service businesses, shopping centers, gas stations, restaurants, car dealerships, auto body shops, and other auto-oriented commercial uses. The commercial corridors present some of San Leandro’s biggest land use challenges. The strategy for the East 14th and MacArthur corridors is to more clearly define “districts,” creating a greater sense of identity and making the streetscape more attractive. Other corridors may continue to be auto-oriented in the future. Many of the services provided on the corridors, such as car dealerships and equipment rental do not lend themselves as well to pedestrian- oriented districts. These services are also important to the community and the economy, however, and should be retained. San Leandro Shoreline Like Downtown, the Shoreline is one of the places that distinguishes San Leandro from other cities in the East Bay. It is a community focal point and gathering place, offering a unique combination of recreation and visitor amenities. The policies in this Element encourage the City to take advantage of the area’s setting and location by accommodating additional hotels, restaurants, conference facilitiesrecreational opportunities, and housing. While the Marina itself is no longer considered economically viable, the boat basin remains a recreational and aesthetic amenity. Future development in this area should complement existing shoreline features, including the Bay Trail, the waterfront parklands, and the Monarch Bay Golf Course. Additional detail on the Shoreline’s future is contained later in this chapter. 22