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sacramento intermodal station

RACESTUDIO assisted the City of Sacramento prepare a land use and transportation concept for the 37.5 acres around the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Station. The planning emphasized working with the community to identify a concept that balanced transportation and historic preservation objectives. The Concept Plan included an intermodal concourse that connected the historic train depot to lightrail and bus facilities. The mixed-use district has housing, retail, and office uses organized by extending the downtown street pattern onto the site.

capitol park neighborhood design plan

RACESTUDIO assisted the Capitol Area Development Authority in preparing a design plan for the Capitol Park Neighborhood in Sacramento's Capitol Area. The Design Plan defined opportunity sites for development, illustrated the potential character of streets and neighborhoods, and suggested development guidelines for residential areas.

The Capitol Park Neighborhood Plan is nearing build-out.

The Capitol Park Neighborhood Design Plan has received the 1997 American Institute of Architects/California Council Urban Design Award; Local Government Commission 1997 Ahwahnee Community Livability Award; 1998 Sacramento Valley Section APA Award for Outstanding Planning and Implementation for a Large Jurisdiction; 1999 Housing the Next 10 Million Design Competition, Award of Excellence.

ohlone/chynoweth joint development plan

RACESTUDIO and ELS assisted the Santa Clara County Transit Agency in preparing a plan for Ohlone/Chynoweth station area. The Ohlone/Chynoweth Joint Development Plan included analyzing the site and surrounding community, preparing alternative development strategies, providing a coordinated development and design framework for contiguous parcels, and testing the plan's economic feasibility. RACESTUDIO facilitated meetings with property owner teams and conducted a developer workshop with perspective partners to review development alternatives.

The station area is completed (see aerial on the right).

The Ohlone/Chynoweth Joint Development Plan was recognized by the Local Government Commission with a 1995 Ahwahnee Principles Award of Merit.

This mixed-use development contains 4,400 sq. ft. of ground-floor, transit-oriented commercial space and on-site child care. Built on the parking lot of the Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail station, the developer secured a 75-year lease from the owner, the Valley Transportation Authority. The development is located near he Ohlone Court Apartments.

curtis park west

RACESTUDIO assisted the Curtis Park community, Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Sacramento prepare a site development plan and design guidelines for a 65 acre vacant railroad yards site in Sacramento. The plans and guidelines were prepared as part of a Planned Unit Development application by Union Pacific. The planning area includes two LRT stations.

The Curtis Park West Guidelines has received the 1998 Sacramento Valley Section APA Certificate of Merit Award.

el cerrito plaza BART station area

In 1996 RACESTUDIO assisted El Cerrito Redevelopment Agency and Bay Area Rapid Transit prepared a plan for a new transit village for the 60 acre South Gateway Development Area in El Cerrito, California. The Process included four workshops. The plan for the SGDA featured four overall strategies:

1. Creating a Community Commercial Center
2. Developing Mixed Use/Residential Near BART
3. Town Square Commercial and Entertainment Center
4. Cerrito Creek Improvements and Civic Facilities

union city BART station rebound project

RACESTUDIO assisted the City of Union City prepare a master plan for the BART station area and developed station area design guidelines funded by a California Downtown Rebound Program Grant.

The Union City Downtown Design Overlay District includes design concepts and guidelines for the 500 acres surrounding the intermodal station. The Design Overlay is a result of three separate efforts. These include the Union City General Plan Update (2002), Station Area Master Plan (2002) and the Union City Downtown Rebound Grant (2003). This document is organized to convey overall design concepts and qualitative requirements for projects in the Downtown District. It is to be used in conjunction with the Zoning Ordinance and Station District Master Plan.

richards boulevard urban design conepts

RACESTUDIO assisted the City of Sacramento and the Capitol Station District PBID prepare an urban design concepts for the Richards Boulevard area. The planning featured:

A district-wide land use and circulation concept including lightrail stations and routes;

Urban design and illustrative package for the planning area; and

An action plan.

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	sacramento intermodal station RACESTUDIO assisted the City of Sacramento prepare a land use and transportation concept for the 37.5 acres around the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Station. The planning emphasized working with the community to identify a concept that balanced transportation and historic preservation objectives. The Concept Plan included an intermodal concourse that connected the historic train depot to lightrail and bus facilities. The mixed-use district has housing, retail, and office uses organized by extending the downtown street pattern onto the site.
capitol park neighborhood design plan RACESTUDIO assisted the Capitol Area Development Authority in preparing a design plan for the Capitol Park Neighborhood in Sacramento's Capitol Area. The Design Plan defined opportunity sites for development, illustrated the potential character of streets and neighborhoods, and suggested development guidelines for residential areas. The Capitol Park Neighborhood Plan is nearing build-out. The Capitol Park Neighborhood Design Plan has received the 1997 American Institute of Architects/California Council Urban Design Award; Local Government Commission 1997 Ahwahnee Community Livability Award; 1998 Sacramento Valley Section APA Award for Outstanding Planning and Implementation for a Large Jurisdiction; 1999 Housing the Next 10 Million Design Competition, Award of Excellence.
	ohlone/chynoweth joint development plan RACESTUDIO and ELS assisted the Santa Clara County Transit Agency in preparing a plan for Ohlone/Chynoweth station area. The Ohlone/Chynoweth Joint Development Plan included analyzing the site and surrounding community, preparing alternative development strategies, providing a coordinated development and design framework for contiguous parcels, and testing the plan's economic feasibility. RACESTUDIO facilitated meetings with property owner teams and conducted a developer workshop with perspective partners to review development alternatives. The station area is completed (see aerial on the right). The Ohlone/Chynoweth Joint Development Plan was recognized by the Local Government Commission with a 1995 Ahwahnee Principles Award of Merit.	This mixed-use development contains 4,400 sq. ft. of ground-floor, transit-oriented commercial space and on-site child care. Built on the parking lot of the Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail station, the developer secured a 75-year lease from the owner, the Valley Transportation Authority. The development is located near he Ohlone Court Apartments.
	curtis park west RACESTUDIO assisted the Curtis Park community, Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Sacramento prepare a site development plan and design guidelines for a 65 acre vacant railroad yards site in Sacramento. The plans and guidelines were prepared as part of a Planned Unit Development application by Union Pacific. The planning area includes two LRT stations. The Curtis Park West Guidelines has received the 1998 Sacramento Valley Section APA Certificate of Merit Award.
	el cerrito plaza BART station area In 1996 RACESTUDIO assisted El Cerrito Redevelopment Agency and Bay Area Rapid Transit prepared a plan for a new transit village for the 60 acre South Gateway Development Area in El Cerrito, California. The Process included four workshops. The plan for the SGDA featured four overall strategies: 1. Creating a Community Commercial Center 2. Developing Mixed Use/Residential Near BART 3. Town Square Commercial and Entertainment Center 4. Cerrito Creek Improvements and Civic Facilities
	union city BART station rebound project RACESTUDIO assisted the City of Union City prepare a master plan for the BART station area and developed station area design guidelines funded by a California Downtown Rebound Program Grant. The Union City Downtown Design Overlay District includes design concepts and guidelines for the 500 acres surrounding the intermodal station. The Design Overlay is a result of three separate efforts. These include the Union City General Plan Update (2002), Station Area Master Plan (2002) and the Union City Downtown Rebound Grant (2003). This document is organized to convey overall design concepts and qualitative requirements for projects in the Downtown District. It is to be used in conjunction with the Zoning Ordinance and Station District Master Plan.
	richards boulevard urban design conepts RACESTUDIO assisted the City of Sacramento and the Capitol Station District PBID prepare an urban design concepts for the Richards Boulevard area. The planning featured: A district-wide land use and circulation concept including lightrail stations and routes; Urban design and illustrative package for the planning area; and An action plan.