North Redwood Boulevard

North Redwood Boulevard: Room for Residents and Retail makes the case for a strategic mix of housing and retail in Novato’s downtown.

North Redwood Boulevard: Room for Residents and Retail makes the case for a strategic mix of housing and retail in Novato’s downtown.

Done right, the city will achieve three of its core goals—strengthening the local economy, ensuring the success of SMART, and creating a sustainable tax base—while maintaining the hometown charm valued by Novato residents and visitors.

This report was funded by the Marin Community Foundation and written by the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California in collaboration with Greenbelt Alliance.

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