This San José suburb used to be famous for film production, but now it’s beloved by its residents for its friendly and diverse population, abundance of parks and hiking trails, and beautiful scenery. Visitors who find themselves in this part of Alameda County enjoy learning about the early history of film at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, touring the Shinn Historic Park and Arboretum, and kayaking on Lake Elizabeth in Central Park. Like much of the Bay Area, housing costs in Fremont are already high and continuing to rise. With SB 9’s urban lot splits and duplex developments, we can increase the number of “missing middle” homes across California.