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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 39 of 90 of a high-speed fiber optic loop enhances productivity for businesses while providing residents and students with improved internet access. Additionally, the City’s annual Capital Improvement Plans—encompassing street rehabilitation, bike lane installations, and updates to the Water Pollution Control Plant—address critical infrastructure needs and improve overall quality of life. Recent development projects in San Leandro highlight the City’s commitment to expanding affordable housing and diversifying its economic landscape. Notable projects include: 1. 15101 Washington Avenue Affordable Housing Project: This planned 72-unit development will provide much-needed affordable housing in the Washington Manor area, addressing the City’s housing shortage, these initiatives demonstrate San Leandro’s strategic focus on housing accessibility, economic development, and sustainability. 2. 60-Unit Housing Development in Downtown San Leandro: Approved at Washington Avenue and Thornton Street, this project contributes to the downtown revitalization by adding market-rate housing, and boosting local economic activities. 3. Infill Developments: Additional projects are proposed at key locations, including San Leandro Boulevard and Thornton Street, MacArthur Boulevard and Herma Court, and Alvarado Street north of Marina Boulevard. These will further address housing needs while promoting compact, sustainable growth. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? According to the ACS 2016-2020 data, San Leandro has 18,038 residents (out of a total population of 73,859) who have obtained a high school diploma or GED, compared to 15,217 who hold a bachelor’s degree, and 16,420 with some college education. The difference in earnings between these groups is significant, with the median earnings of individuals with a high school diploma or GED being $38,231 in the past 12 months, while those with a bachelor’s degree earn a median of $66,986. These disparities highlight the importance of workforce development initiatives that focus on skills and certifications that can bridge the gap for those who do not have a four-year degree. San Leandro’s largest employment sector, Education and Health Care Services, generally requires higher education credentials. However, other key sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction, Wholesale Trade, and Retail Trade are more accessible to individuals without bachelor’s degrees, especially for roles that emphasize vocational skills or technical training. The Manufacturing sector, for example, with thousands of jobs in the region, offers significant opportunities for individuals skilled in areas like machinery operation, welding, and logistics, while the Construction sector similarly offers pathways to employment for workers who have completed training or apprenticeships in construction trades. Given this context, there is a strong need for workforce development programs that can help San Leandro residents access these opportunities. Programs that provide training and certification in technical fields, like those offered through community colleges such as Chabot College and partnerships with organizations like the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, can play a crucial role in equipping individuals with the