San Leandro: A Blueprint for Economic Innovation

In this episode of the Capstone conversation, host Jared Asch speaks with San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez and Economic Development Manager Katie Bowman about the city's rapid economic development. They discuss the city's strategic focus on innovation, particularly attracting and supporting companies in clean tech, food tech, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical sectors. They highlight notable successes such as Coors Shell Technologies and Lighten. The conversation covers the transformation of spaces like the Bayfair Mall into mixed-use developments, the emphasis on small business support, housing initiatives, and public art. The city's proactive approach to zoning, infrastructure improvements, and community resilience are also explored. The episode concludes with the mayor and Katie Bowman envisioning a future San Leandro with substantial growth in housing, innovative business presence, and robust community infrastructure.