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The following was taken from the website for the city of Hayward. For additional information, visit their website at www.ci.hayward.ca.us.
In the early decades of the 20th Century, the Hayward Area became
known as the “Heart of the Garden of Eden” because of its temperate climate and
fertile soil. Everything – produce, chickens, cattle, flowers – grew in
abundance. By 1950, Hayward, grown to a population of 14,000, had become the
“Apricot City” and home to Hunt’s Cannery.
After World War II, more and more newcomers flocked to Hayward as they searched
for and found affordable housing, quick access to job markets and a lifestyle
conductive to raising young families. The Hayward Post-war Planning Committee,
formed in 1944, laid much of the groundwork for a self-sustaining and balanced
community. The Committee formulated a comprehensive 12-Point Plan that led to
road improvements, industrial development, bus lines, hospitals, an airport,
libraries, a water system, parks and institutions of higher education.
By 1960, the population had swelled to 72,700. By the mid-1960’s, Hayward’s
landscape changed from apricot trees and canneries to subdivisions and shopping
centers. Hayward’s growth continued through the 1970’s and 1980’s.
By 1990, with a population of 121,000, Hayward became one of the top 15 most
ethnically-diverse communities in the nation. Here, people from many cultures
live and work together to build a community reflective of its residents.
Today, the City of Hayward is known as the “Heart of the Bay,”
not only for its central location but also for its accepting and caring
environment.
Hayward continues to plan for the future, maintaining a balance between the
needs of our diverse residents and a growing business community. Hayward’s
Growth Management Strategy, designed with input from citizens, balances the
needs of our growing population with the preservation of open space, and the
need for economic development.
We are creating a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a balanced mix of housing,
retail shops, offices and restaurants. The new Civic Center serves as the focal
point for this revitalization. Encouraging new businesses to move to Hayward,
expanding our sales tax base and strengthening our diverse economy are
priorities.
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