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Walnut Creek council outlines five priorities for 2025–26: general plan, economic development, sustainability, parks and public safety
Summary
City staff outlined workplans for five council priorities — economic development, sustainability, a general plan update, parks/facilities and public safety — and reported progress on major capital projects including the Heather Farm lake permitting and the planned new aquatics and community center.
Walnut Creek city staff presented the recommended scopes of work on May 20, 2025 for the City Council’s five priorities covering calendar years 2025–26: economic development and downtown vitality; environmental sustainability and climate action; a multi‑year general plan update; parks and recreation facilities; and public safety and social wellness.
Economic development: Mike Neiman, Economic Development Manager, said staff will continue the downtown action plan, focus on business retention and targeted recruitment of higher‑paying jobs, explore a “wellness corridor” near health‑care employers, and promote downtown experience and tourism. Staff proposed a concierge permitting service and improvements to the permitting and outreach process to reduce friction for businesses and homeowners.
Sustainability and climate action: Candace Rankin…
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