Repurposing Public Land

Using public land to support housing needs provides a valuable opportunity to create affordable, accessible housing for Hayward. Public land can be used efficiently to address housing shortages, particularly for low- and moderate-income households, without the high costs associated with private land purchases.

Route 238 map showing public owned lands

By leveraging these resources, Hayward can build more inclusive and sustainable neighborhoods, reduce homelessness, and promote long-term economic and social stability.

State Route 238 Properties The 14-mile stretch of property once intended for construction of a State Route 238 bypass freeway is projected to potentially yield more than 1,400 new homes—with more than 400 to be rented or sold at below market rates—across multiple parcels. Learn more about California State Route 238 →

SoHay & SoMi in South Hayward Along Mission Boulevard in South Hayward, two developments nearing completion on former SR 238 bypass land, SoHay and SoMi, are yielding 669 apartments, condominiums and townhomes and nearly 31,000 square feet of commercial space connected by open space and parks. Check out SoHay → Learn more about SoMi →

Sequoia Grove Townhomes The City transferred surplus land and provided $800,000 in development subsidy to Habitat for Humanity to build Sequoia Grove, which will provide 10 units of affordable housing adjacent to downtown. Visit the Habitat for Humanity site to learn more →

Document, Photo, and Video Archive:

Curated collection of government documents, photgraphs, news articles and audio visual content that capture our commitment to repurposing public land in Hayward.