City Beat
New Online Platform to
Connect with Residents Launched
Gilroy 2040 General Plan
Interested in the plan for Gilroy’s
future growth? The “Gilroy 2040
General Plan” page includes the
latest information on the Gilroy
2040 General Plan process. The
General Plan, which is currently
under development, will be the
blueprint for growth in Gilroy
from now until the year 2040.
We encourage residents to visit
this page in the near future and
provide their input on future
growth in Gilroy.
High Speed Rail
Want to stay up to date on plans
for High Speed Rail in Gilroy?
The “High Speed Rail” page
includes the latest information
on the alignment for High Speed
Rail in Gilroy and links to current
information on California High
Speed Rail as a whole including
the California High Speed Rail
Authority Facebook feed.
Explore Community Projects
Wondering what that
construction project is on
the other side of town? The
“Explore Community Projects”
page includes an interactive
map using a Google map
interface, with information on
a variety of construction and
development projects around
town. Residents can explore
development projects in Gilroy and can click on the map icons
to be directed to project pages with additional information.
Samplings of the projects included on the map are the Glen Loma
Ranch Development Project, Golden State Brewery Restaurant, and
the Hecker Pass Specifi c Plan. The “Explore Community Projects”
page also includes a second interactive map which contains
a comprehensive listing of development projects undergoing
permitting processes through completion of construction.
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Are You Ready?
On a scale from novice to guru,
how ready are you? The “Are You
Ready?” page includes a quick
quiz to help residents assess if
they are ready for a disaster, the
opportunity for residents to share
what they are doing to prepare for
emergency situations and links
to important information to help
residents plan ahead and prepare.
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T
he City of Gilroy’s expanding communication strategy now
includes a new online platform called “Your Voice,” designed
specifi cally for engaging with residents regarding City
projects. Through “Your Voice” residents can fi nd information on
projects, ask questions and provide feedback from the comfort
of home through a computer or mobile device. The City hopes
that this new platform will enable more residents to connect
with the City in more meaningful ways than before possible
through customary communication methods. As an added
feature, Spanish translation is available throughout the site to
provide Latino, Spanish-speaking residents the ability to connect
and stay informed at a higher level than previously available.
This new visual platform is accessible through the home-
page on the City of Gilroy website or through the web address:
yourvoice.cityofgilroy.org. Once there, residents can explore
information on a variety of topics by clicking through the various
project tiles. The site also includes registration, though not required
for viewing projects, is required for asking questions, participating
in forums or signing up to stay informed on specific topics.
The projects included on “Your Voice” are chosen and deter-
mined based upon current planning, construction, development
and events pertaining to the City. These projects will be updated
frequently with projects being closed out and new projects being
added as needed.
Current projects on “Your Voice” include: