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Downtown Hayward group reports $806,000 budget, outlines cleaning, events and vacancy plans
Summary
The Downtown Hayward Improvement Association told council it runs daily sidewalk operations, has an $806,000 budget, and plans events and placemaking to boost downtown activity; council members pressed on parking, vacant properties and event leadership.
The Downtown Hayward Improvement Association (DHIA) presented its annual report to the Hayward City Council on March 17, describing how the community‑benefit district manages downtown maintenance, events and marketing and seeking tighter coordination with city staff.
Executive director Marco Lemandri said the district’s total operating budget is $806,000 for the year and highlighted three advisory committees that guide sidewalk operations, district identity and land‑use/project review. He said sidewalk operations represent the largest single expense (about $400,000) and that DHIA now employs a…
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