A City with Character

Character is ingrained in our history.

In 1956, five individual townships came together to form the City of Fremont. Now recognized as districts, Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Warm Springs, and Mission San Jose have melded together to represent the different characters of Fremont.

By cherishing the rich cultural value that these districts bring, the City’s efforts extend far beyond zoning and mixed development. Not only do we strive to preserve and celebrate the ethos of these districts’ unique characters, but in turn, our neighborhoods keep Fremont inclusive and economically resilient.

A 21st Century City

What exactly does that look like?

We believe local government is responsible for more than just keeping the water in your taps running, making sure the traffic lights function, and filling in the occasional pothole. Sure, all those things are important.

But what’s equally important is creating a distinctive sense of place that reimagines the role our City plays. We’re thinking about the diverse needs of future workers, families, startups, mom-and-pop shops, and high-tech companies. How do we make it as easy as possible for someone to set up their business in Fremont? Do we have transit options for those who’d rather trade in their cars for bikes, buses, or trains? How do we create the perfect central gathering place where people can run into friends and neighbors, grab a bite to eat at their favorite food truck, or catch a late-night movie?

These are the types of questions that provide us with a sense of purpose, get our creative juices flowing, and allow us to deliver what’s needed in our community.

A City for Innovation

We aim to make Fremont diverse, sustainable, transit-friendly, and even eclectic. Fortunately, we have 90 square miles and more than 50 million square feet worth of flexible space to serve as a giant living laboratory where we can see this imaginative planning come to life.

Our districts have attracted the brightest talent to the City, giving us the unique opportunity to mix local businesses and new retail development into an authentically fresh and storied Fremont.

We see Fremont being a big part of Silicon Valley’s future (even more than it has already contributed in the past!). Whether you live, work, learn, or play in Fremont, we want you to join us! Check out our City profile to learn more about Fremont.

Year after year, new residents and visitors head to Fremont for the many advantages and opportunities the City has to offer. But what really sets our City apart is its rich past, ethnically and culturally diverse present, and forward-looking future.