Plan Bay Area 2050+ adopted, $25M DT Biz Fund & East Bay policy momentum
Key Questions
What was adopted in Plan Bay Area 2050+?
ABAG/MTC adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ in March 2026. The plan includes strategies for housing, transportation, and economic development across the Bay Area.
What is the $25M Downtown Business Fund?
The fund provides grants and loans up to $1M+ starting June 2026 to support downtown businesses. It includes programs like Vacant Vibrant pop-ups and aligns with SPUR recommendations for seven interventions.
How are cities like San Mateo and Sebastopol implementing downtown changes?
San Mateo's B Street pedestrian mall has driven 120% foot traffic growth since 2023. Sebastopol's downtown plan adds two-way streets and pedestrian focus to boost small business vitality.
ABAG/MTC adopted Plan Bay Area 2050+ Mar2026; $25M Downtown Business Fund Jun2026 grants/loans up to $1M+ (Vacant Vibrant pop-ups); SPUR paper on 7 interventions. Oakland Measure C/Walnut Creek pilots/Bay Fair BART TOD. Sebastopol downtown plan adds two-way streets and pedestrian focus for small biz vitality. San Mateo B Street pedestrian mall driving 120% foot traffic since 2023 as model for car-free corridors.