Looking to address the needs of future generations, the city of Dublin drafted the Bridge Street District Plan. This plan helps shape the city's central core through historic preservation, developing new and sustainable futures for distressed auto-oriented retail centers, expanding access to public places for gathering and recreation, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Dublin from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. The plan also incorporates a modified approval process that includes time limits for decisions, which has reduced the timeline for zoning approvals and better prepares the applicant for the building permit and construction process.