At a recent town hall, Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan shared updates on the city’s major development priorities, including a $296 million infrastructure plan, a long-awaited BART station, and hundreds of new affordable housing units.
The five-year Capital Improvement Program, approved last June, will fund upgrades to parks, roads, public buildings and transportation through 2028. Projects include a new community center at Central Park, expanded park amenities, and improved pedestrian and traffic infrastructure across the city. Public restrooms, sidewalks and traffic signals will also see repairs and modernization.
The city is also preparing for growth with new electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability upgrades to city buildings. A key piece of the plan is the Irvington BART Station, now scheduled to break ground in 2026 and open in 2031. Located at Washington Boulevard and Osgood Road, the $120 million project will connect south Fremont neighborhoods to the wider Bay Area transit system. The design includes solar panels, EV infrastructure and a pedestrian-friendly layout, along with the preservation of the nearby historic Gallegos Winery site.
Housing was another key focus. Fremont is adding more than 560 affordable housing units across several projects. Bell Street Gardens will offer 126 units by mid-2025, and Osgood North is set to open this spring with 111 units. Near the future BART station, a 240-unit complex is planned to provide affordable, transit-accessible housing.
Salwan has said the city’s development plans aim to improve quality of life, boost connectivity and address housing affordability.
