An innovative public-private-nonprofit partnership transformed a
former car dealership site into housing for veterans, comprising
66 units that are 100 percent affordable.
The city retooled its existing zoning and standards to make it
easier for property owners to add accessory dwelling units, also
known as granny flats. Encinitas also successfully sponsored
state legislation to make the changes possible.
The city faced alarming rates of obesity in its community and
launched an innovative effort to improve fitness among residents
of all ages. The program exceeded its goals, and its popularity
continues to increase.
The ride-share service improves access to critical daily
amenities and is helping to change the lives of transit-dependent
residents. The program has improved mobility for all, especially
seniors and youths.
The Napa Lighted Art Festival takes a bold, contemporary approach
to the visual arts by bringing emerging light technologies into
the city’s streets, where buildings function as large outdoor
canvases and attract crowds.
The East Porterville Water Supply Project offers a model for
helping to meet the clean and sustainable drinking water needs of
disadvantaged communities.
