Strategic Plan

Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) will be the City’s roadmap to achieving economic growth, while at the same time improving the quality of life of Alameda residents and employees. The City's last EDSP was adopted in January 2008.  Among other things, the previous EDSP led to the restoration of the Alameda Theatre, the development of Alameda Landing, and the redevelopment of Bridgeside Shopping Center, now anchored by the Nob Hill supermarket.

At the City Council meeting of July 5, 2016, the City selected Strategic Economics as the consultant to prepare the plan. Strategic Economics will work with the community to understand their economic development concerns and interests, and to help guide the discussion about what is feasible in Alameda with respect to economic development.

Please click here to download The Economic Development Strategic Plan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

Frequently Asked Questions -- updated August 31, 2017 

EDSP Community Survey

To gather additional community input, the City launched an online survey between February 8 and March 15, 2017. The survey focused on key options for the economic future of Alameda. The City will incorporate public comment and the results of the survey in preparing more detailed action steps for the EDSP. 

Scope and Schedule

• Scope of Work - Strategic Economics
• Project Schedule

Previous Meetings

• EDSP Workshop #2 Summary

• EDSP Workshop #1 Summary

• Presentation to City Council (February 21, 2017)

• Presentation at Community Workshop (September 22, 2016)

• Presentation to Mayor's Economic Development Advisory Panel (July 20, 2016)

Background Documents

• Frequently Asked Questions -- updated August 31, 2017  
• Economic Development Strategic Plan Task Force Roster
• Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Panel Roster
• EDSP Background Report
• RFP for the Preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan (released March 3, 2016)
• 2000 Economic Development Strategic Plan
• 2004 Alameda Citywide Retail Policy
• 2005 Webster District Strategic Plan
• 2008 Park Street Gateway District Strategic Plan
• 2008 Update to the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• 2012 Alameda Point Economic Development Strategy
• 2015 City of Alameda Workforce Development Strategy
• Quarterly Sales Tax reports to City Council
• City’s current marketing materials: maps of commercial and retail districts, visitors’ brochure, restaurant guide, Island Shopper materials and bi-monthly business newsletters (http://alamedaca.gov/business).