network of accessible, community-oriented spaces. These improvements align with the broader economic renaissance sweeping through South Bay, including the multi-billion-dollar Gaylord Pacifica Project to the north. “We want to make sure that Imperial Beach is complementary to all the economic renaissance happening in South Bay,” Mayor Aguirre emphasizes.“But we can do that without losing our identity.” The strategy appears to be working – the city ranks as the second safest coastal city in San Diego County and fourth overall, with minimal crime concerns focused primarily on bicycle theft and minor incidents. INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY Imperial Beach’s development strategy goes deep beneath its streets, where critical infrastructure improvements are laying the groundwork for a resilient future. The arrival of Wired Fiber brings high-speed internet connectivity to the South Bay region, with crews integrating fiber optic installations during ongoing street improvement projects. “As we break ground for the Ninth Street corridor project, we’re taking that opportunity to install fiber optic underground and inspect our storm water and sewer systems,” Mayor Aguirre points out. This coordinated approach maximizes efficiency and minimizes disruption to residents, while ensuring the city’s underground infrastructure keeps pace with above-ground improvements. The city’s Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project is another innovative approach to infrastructure. “It 105 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 IMPERIAL BEACH, CA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 01
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