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Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Development

RACESTUDIO has grown up with transit where nearly every project has been defined by enhanced accessibility by pedestrians, intersecting transit modes and mix of uses. Besides communities, we have worked with transit agencies planning station areas for development. Over the years, our TOD planning has resulted in new and revitalized communities.

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
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.

The Capitol Park Neighborhood Plan is nearing build-out. 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.

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

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 above).

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.

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.

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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 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.	The Capitol Park Neighborhood Plan is nearing build-out.	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.
ohlone/chynoweth joint development plan The Ohlone/Chynoweth Joint Development Plan was recognized by the Local Government Commission with a 1995 Ahwahnee Principles Award of Merit.		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 above).
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.
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.