We Encourage Community Involvement by Residents, Businesses and the Community at Large. Overall, sevent percent of Bay Area residents have volunteered some time in their lives. Improvement can be made in voter registration and voter turnout among Redwood City citizens. Economic Vitality is Ensured by Diverse Businesses, Which Encourage a Vibrant Downtown, Innovative Technology and Entrepreneurial Spirit. The economy of Redwood City appears strong and accelerating faster than the nation, state and the rest of the Bay Area.
Retail space is under-utilized, but office space is used to capacity.
Membership in the Redwood City Chamber of Commerce is increasing. Our Air is Clean, Our Water and Soil are Free of Contaminants, and our Natural Resources are Used Sustainably for This and Future Generations. Redwood City drinking water is pollutant free, and the quality is excellent. AIr quality has been improving during the past few years. All Areas of Redwood City are Safely Accessible by Various Modes of Transportation.