If you live in downtown you can walk downtown. Franklin Street Residential project is in process. Many people's impression of downtown Redwood City is El Camino. There are historical walking tours. There are some events, but they are poorly publicized.
Sequoia station represents a grocery store close to downtown.
People living downtown are needed to support retailers. Expand Broadway corridor. Redwood City does not have the identity of a county-seat. Get County's plans for their facilities. Don't have clear linkages from county to downtown.