DATE: May 5, 2025
TO: Council Economic Development Committee
FROM: Director of Library Services
SUBJECT
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Update on Heritage Plaza Programming and Activation (Oral Report Only)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Economic Development Committee (CEDC) receives an oral report from the Director of Library Services, Jayanti Addleman, regarding ongoing programs and activation at Heritage Plaza.
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SUMMARY
Heritage Plaza, part of the City’s Measure C-funded library construction project, officially opened on July 17, 2021. The Plaza features more than 40 species of rare and mature trees, 25,000-square-foot central lawn, an 11,000-squre-foot paved plaza, and interpretive signs and public art pieces that reflect the diverse cultures and rich histories of Hayward.
At the request of the Council Economic Development Committee, Economic Development staff invited the Director of Library Services to provide an update on Heritage Plaza programming.
At the May 5th Regular CEDC meeting, Director Jayanti Addleman will present recent and planned programming at Heritage Plaza, including efforts to promote community use, cultural engagement, and ongoing public activations. In addition to Director Addleman, Director of Maintenance Services, Todd Rullman, and Management Analyst II, Liz Moran will be available to discuss any questions.