Dublin

Dublin (formerly, Amador and Dougherty's Station) is a suburban city of the East Bay in California. It was referred to as "Dublin" in reference to the city of Dublin, Ireland, because of the large number of Irish who lived there. The population was 72,589 as of the 2020 census, which had grown from 46,063 in 2010. In 2013, Dublin was the second fastest-growing city in the state of California, behind only Santa Clarita. Dublin was formerly home to the headquarters of Sybase, Inc (now part of SAP SE) and is currently home to headquarters for CallidusCloud, Patelco Credit Union, Ross Stores, TriNet, Medley Health, Challenge Dairy and Arlen Ness. On December 6, 2011, during shooting for an episode of MythBusters at Camp Parks, a cannonball went skyward and zoomed through a nearby residence, coming to rest in a car. Many residents were shaken and the community was shocked, but nobody was injured. In 2000, following a conflict with Mayor Guy Houston and developers of the West Dublin Hills, Morgan King and David Bewley began a ballot initiative known as Measure M. The objective of the measure was to prevent the Dublin Hills from becoming overwhelmed with housing that had been promised to be built on preserved open space. Measure M won in every precinct in the United States and Dublin has a total of 14.9 square miles (40 km) of which 0.03% is water.

History

Dublin is the primary city name, but also Pleasanton are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is City of Dublin. In 1850, Irish settlers bought land from José María Amador and founded a town. In 1960, the first housing tracts were built in West Dublin, transforming the formerly rural community into a small suburban town. The City became incorporated in February 1982. On December 6, 2011, during shooting for an episode of MythBusters at Camp Parks, a cannonball went skyward and zoomed through a nearby residence, coming to rest in a car. The Dublin Film Commission declared December 6 "Victory in the battle for Dublin", poking at the rogue cannonball incident, and announced plans to host a film festival every December 6 to honor Dublin's fallen cannonball. In 2000, following a conflict with Mayor Guy Houston and developers of the West Dublin Hills, Morgan King and David Bewley began a ballot initiative known as Measure M. The objective of the measure was to prevent the Dublin Hills from becoming overwhelmed with housing that had been promised to voters and that the housing would not be built on preserved open space. In 2012, Tri-Valley Film Coalition President Morgan Finley King hosted a film Festival at the Dublin Library, in which winners of each category were awarded a "Golden Cannonball Award" for their best film of the year. The city's first post office was opened in 1963, and is still in operation today. Dublin Boulevard, a generally eastwest road running just north of Interstate 580, was a part of the Lincoln Highway and later U.S. Route 50. The street formerly curved southward near today's Hansen Drive to follow present-day Dublin Canyon Road toward Hayward.

Geography

Wallis Ranch is a subdivision developed by Trumark Communities with approximately 816 units which opened its first phase in September 2016. Tassajara Hills is another subdivision built by Toll Brothers, approximately 370 detached homes. Avalon Dublin Station is another recently completed luxury rental development by AvalonBay Communities. Transit-oriented development around the city's two BART stations continues with the Aster and Valor Crossing developments. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.9 square miles (40 km²) of which 0.03% is water. The city is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a population of approximately 2.2 million. The population of the city is approximately 2,000,000 (as of the 2010 Census). The city's population is expected to rise to 2,500,000 by the end of the year. The current population is approximately 1,800,000. It is the largest city in the Bay Area, followed by San Francisco, Oakland and San Diego. It has an estimated population of 2,200,000 people (or 1.4 million people per square mile) and a population growth rate of 0.7% per year. It was the site of the first World War II naval base, which was built in the late 1800s. It also hosted the first airport, which opened in the early 20th century. The airport is located on the Bay Bridge, which runs from San Francisco to San Francisco. The Bay Bridge is one of the busiest bridges in the United States.

Demographics

The 2010 United States Census reported that Dublin had a population of 46,036, which grew over 57,000 as of 2016, and nearly 65,000 in 2018. Once the building of homes is finished in East Dublin, the city will have a capacity for over 75,000 citizens. The population density in 2010 was 3,087.1 people per square mile (1,192.0/km²). The racial makeup of Dublin was 23,634 (51.3%) White, 4,347 (9.4%) African American, 246 (0.5%) Native American, 12,321 (26.8%) Asian, 287 (0,6%) Pacific Islander, 2,458 (5.3) from other races, and 2,743 (6.0%) from two or more races. The median income for a household in the city was $114,699, and the median income. for a family was $128,737. The per capita income for the city is $44,679. In 2000, there were 9,325 households and 6,508 families residing in Dublin. In 2010, there are about 9,872 housing units at an average density of 784.3 per squaremile (302.8/ km²) The population was spread out, with 10,297 people (22.4%), under the age of 18, 3,703 people (8.0%), 17,587 people (38.2%) aged 25 to 44, 11,092 people (24.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,357 people (7.3%). The median age was 35.3 years.

Economy

Whole Foods Market, Nordstrom Rack, Dick's Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, and a second Target location, have all opened for business in the Eastern side of the city. Dublin is the site of Santa Rita Jail, the principal jail for Alameda County, the third largest jail in California and the fifth largest in the United States. The Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA), historically known as Camp Parks, is located in Dublin. According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: California State University, San Francisco, and the University of California, San Diego. Dublin also hosts the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin, one of five federal prisons for women in the U.S. Designed to house 250 inmates, FCI Dublin currently houses 1,077 as of April 11, 2013. The city is home to the Regional Training Site-Intelligence, Regional Training Sites-Medical and the 91st DIV Battle Projection Center. It is also the only training facility within a short drive for the 11,000-plus reservists in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was completed at a cost of $172 million in 1983 and is as large as, or larger than, many of California's state prisons. Growth is on the horizon as new facilities have been built and more are programmed for construction in the near future, with more to be built in the next few years. Dublin has also undergone significant remodeling and expansion, with almost every shopping center in Dublin being remodeled.

Arts and culture

The annual Saint Patrick's Day celebration includes a 5K Fun Run and Walk, a pancake breakfast, a two-day festival, and a parade. The parade is popular with residents and visitors from outside Dublin alike and has been growing in popularity each year. The festival had been held near the end of the parade route in Shamrock Village on Amador Valley Blvd but was relocated to the Civic Center on Dublin Blvd in 2007, moving it closer to the growing population in the eastern part of Dublin. It features food, games, kiddie rides, arts & crafts, and information about local organizations. It is sponsored by the Dublin Host Lions Club and features bands and colorful floats. The Dublin firefighters sponsor the pancakeBreakfast, and tours of the firehouse are popular with children. The Festival continues all weekend and features food, games,Kiddie Ride, Arts & Crafts, and Information about local. organizations. The Parade is held on the same day as the festival and is held in the same place on the square. It has been held in Dublin for the last 20 years. It was moved to the civic center in 2007 to be closer to growing the population of the eastern parts of the city. In the past, the parade was held inShamrock Village, but it has been moved to Dublin's Civic Center in recent years to be more convenient for the growing east-side population. It also features bands, floats, and other entertainment for the residents and tourists alike.

Parks and recreation

Dublin has two dog parks: Dougherty Hills Dog Park, which comprises an area for large dogs and another area for small dogs. Fallon Sports Park includes two adult softball fields, two little league baseball fields, and a rough grade BMX bike facility.Emerald Glen Park is the largest community park in Dublin. The Wave at Emerald Glen Park, a 31,000-square foot facility which is anchored by an indoor pool for year-round swimming lessons, exercise programs, and recreational use. The city is constructing the second phase of the park, which includes a 90-foot baseball diamond and two additional turf soccer fields, among other amenities. On Memorial Day weekend 2017, the City opened The Wave. The Wave is an indoor swimming facility anchored by a pool for swimming lessons and exercise programs. It is located in the heart of the city and is open to the public year round. The City is constructing a second phase, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. It will include a baseball diamond, two synthetic turf soccer field, four lighted basketball courts, and two lighted tennis courts. The second phase will also include a rough-grade BMX bicycle facility. The third phase will be completed in the spring of 2018. The fourth phase will include two additional lightedbasketball courts and a tennis courts, as well as a dog run at Bray Commons. The fifth phase will feature a new soccer field and a new baseball diamond. The sixth phase will see the addition of a baseball and softball field, and an additional tennis court.

Government

The City of Dublin is a general law city operating under a City Council / City Manager form of local government. This form of government combines an elected mayor and council and an appointed local government administrator. The Mayor and City Council, as a collegial body, are responsible for setting policy, setting / prioritizing goals and objectives, and approving the budget. The Council appoints the City Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operation of the city. Dublin has 28,798 registered voters with 12,071 (41.9%) registered as Democrats, 5,044 (17.5%) registered to vote as Republicans. In the House of Representatives, Dublin is part of California's 15th congressional district, represented by Democrat Eric Swalwell. in the State Assembly, it is in the 16th Assembly District,represented by Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, and in the 7th Senate District, representedby Democrat Steve Glazer. As of December 2021, the Council consisted of Mayor Melissa Hernandez, Vice Mayor Jean Josey, Shawn Kumagai, Sherry Hu, and Michael McCorriston. The Youth Committee, where teens aged 1318 can apply for a committee position and meet with the rest of the board, is in its second year of existence. Dublin is in California's Central Coast region, and is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is home to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose.

Education

Dublin Unified School District operates the public schools, including seven elementary schools (Amador, Dougherty, Dublin, Frederiksen, John Green, Kolb, and Murray), one k-8 school (Cottonwood), two middle schools (Wells and Fallon), one alternative high school (Valley), and the one following comprehensive high school. Dublin High School was included in Newsweek's 2010 List of America's Top Public High Schools. Dublin is also home to the following private schools: St. Raymond School, Catholic school (grades K8). St. Philip Lutheran School. Quarry Lane School, a non-parochial K-12 school. The name "Emerald High School" was unanimously chosen as the name of the school by the DUSD Board on August 18, 2022, but is not expected to meet the deadline. The school is located just west of Dublin Blvd and San Ramon Rd in Dublin California, is a 1,300 student Christian prep school. It offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program at the high school level. It has two other branches in the neighboring city of Pleasanton, CA. It also offers a 6-week course for high-school students, located at Dublin High. In 2012, Dublin High's API (Academic Performance Index) in 2012 was 880 (a 12-point increase over 2010) and graduation rate in 2011 was 98% (up from 96.16% in 2010). Dublin High is currently under a $120 million renewal project.

Infrastructure

Dublin is situated at the intersection of Interstate 580 and Interstate 680. No US Routes or major California State Highways run directly through Dublin, though California State Route 84 orbits Dublin and surrounding cities from its south to its east. Livermore Municipal Airport is Dublin's closest airport, though the airport is a general aviation airport with no regularly-scheduled commercial service. Through BART, Dublin is accessible to all three major San Francisco Bay Area airports; distance-wise, it is closest to Oakland International Airport. There are full-time 911 emergency services. Fire services and emergency medical services are provided by the city. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Dublin Office is located off of Gleason Drive. The CHP provides safety, service, and security to the public on freeways/unincorporated highways and on state property. The city is home to the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard, which has a base in Dublin, California, and a training facility in Alameda, California. Dublin has a population of 2.2 million. The U.N. World Heritage Site is located in Dublin and is open to visitors from around the world. Dublin is the only city in the United States to have a national park, which is open year-round. It is also home to a national wildlife refuge, which was established in 1973. Dublin's population is 2.1 million. It also has a city center, which includes a hotel, restaurant, 210 apartments, and 170,000 sq ft of office space.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Dublin, Alameda County, California = 35.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 32. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 20. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Dublin = 5.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 72,589 individuals with a median age of 36.7 age the population grows by 58.19% in Dublin, Alameda County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 4,766.50 residents per square mile of area (1,840.36/km²). There are average 2.63 people per household in the 15,636 households with an average household income of $93,873 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.10% of the available work force and has dropped -5.07% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 22.76%. The number of physicians in Dublin per 100,000 population = 247.1.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Dublin = 14.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 58. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 262. 89 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 36.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 66, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Dublin, Alameda County, California which are owned by the occupant = 56.99%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 9 years with median home cost = $451,440 and home appreciation of -6.61%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.10 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,315 per student. There are 20.8 students for each teacher in the school. 13007.33% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 23.35% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 9.89% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).