Please come join HBL and the City at the Waterfront Workshop the City is hosting this Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm at the Hercules Senior Center. This workshop is a follow up to the September 1, 2009 workshop that discussed the four design alternatives for the Intermodal Transit Center.
Based on the feedback received from the residents, the designs for alternatives 1 and 4 have been revised. This workshop on September 17 will discuss these design revisions and provide further opportunities for the residents to provide comments.
Please come join Hercules Bayfront, LLC at the City's second Waterfront Workshop to be held at the Hercules Community/Swim Center on September 1st from 6:30 to 9:00pm. The Workshop will focus on the design of the Intermodal Transit Center and tower. During this time, there will be breakout groups to review and comment on the different design ideas that are discussed. We hope to see you there!
Please come join Hercules Bayfront, LLC and their design team on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 for the Waterfront Workshop the City is hosting from 7 to 9pm at the Library. The workshop will discuss the open spaces and public plazas within the Hercules Waterfront, with a particular focus on the character of the civic plaza. There will be opportunities for questions and answers, as well as small break out group exercises. Your participation is encouraged to help us understand the desires of the community for these spaces. We look forward to seeing you there.
In 2008, the Hercules Bayfront project was submitted to USGBC for their consideration to take part in the LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Pilot Program. The application was accepted into the program and the design team has been working over the last few months to finish up the submittals to receive a LEED certification under the LEED-ND program.
LEED-ND is the first national system for neighborhood design which adheres to the principles of smart growth, new urbanism and green building practices. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a development's location and design meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible, sustainable development.
More information on the LEED-ND program can be found at http://www.usgbc.org
Hercules Bayfront, LLC participated at the Community Update Meeting on Saturday, April 4, 2009. The event was well attended and provided the opportunity for persons to ask questions about the Waterfront project and discuss the project updates.
Hercules Bayfront’s quality design and planning earns the endorsement of Greenbelt Alliance. For 50 years, Greenbelt Alliance has been the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for open spaces and vibrant places. The Compact Development Endorsement Program seeks higher density infill projects, located near existing services and public transit, in existing urban areas. Greenbelt Alliance endorses Hercules Bayfront because this development model creates a vibrant pedestrian and transit-oriented community that enhances and protects the greenbelt for all Bay Area residents.
To view the endorsement and learn more about Greenbelt Alliance, please click here
The Waterfront Now Initiative was adopted by the City Council on July 22, 2008 by way of a 5-0 vote. This was a momentous event which potentially saved several years in the planning process for the Hercules Bayfront project. The major design elements were solidified which allow for the project to move forward in accordance with the community’s desire for a pedestrian-oriented waterfront neighborhood.
The City Council’s adoption of the Initiative amended the General Plan, Zoning maps, and caused the new Hercules Bayfront Master Plan to be effective. The Master Plan establishes a form-based code to regulate and provide detailed development and design standards for the undeveloped portions of the Waterfront area. It was drafted to allow for the flexibility of uses in certain areas of the project, and will only apply to those specific areas. The existing Waterfront Master Plan will continue to apply to the developed portions in the Waterfront, which areas are unaffected by the Initiative.
Now that the major planning documents are complete, the next major hurdle is to finish the environmental documents. The City and Hercules Bayfront, LLC are working together on these studies to help expedite and move this process along as quickly as possible. Everyone is hopeful to see some action on the site next year.
Hercules Bayfront, LLC participated at the Community Update Meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The event attracted many people and provided an opportunity to discuss and ask questions relating to the Waterfront project.
Hercules Bayfront, LLC participated in a joint-City presentation at the Foxboro Community Center. At this recent event we had the opportunity to speak with many local residents and address questions about our respective proposed waterfront plans. We are thrilled to have such strong community support and are eager to continue moving the project forward.
Hercules Bayfront, LLC participated in a joint waterfront presentation with the City of Hercules at the Promenade HOA clubhouse. Several residents from the Promenade community, in addition to other interested Hercules residents attended the event. The joint presentation allowed the attendees to evaluate the different plans side-by-side and ask questions accordingly. Hercules Bayfront, LLC has confirmed that it will continue participating in the remaining waterfront presentation meetings.
Hercules Bayfront, LLC participated in a joint waterfront presentation with the City of Hercules at the Hercules Public Library. Both the City and Hercules Bayfront, LLC presented their respective plans for several community members and answered questions.
Hercules Bayfront, LLC presented its Master Plan and IPDP submittal materials to the Hercules Planning Commission. Several interested members of the public attended the meeting and expressed their interest in our plans and collective vision for the waterfront area.
Planning Commission Presentation Hercules Bayfront Presentation Video
Re-submittal of the Hercules Bayfront Draft IPDP with modifications based upon feedback and comments from the City of Hercules.
After a year of extensive planning efforts - working with the City of Hercules, Association of Bay Area Governments, East Bay Regional Park District, San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority, Western Contra Costa Transit Authority, Union Pacific Railroad, and community members - Hercules Bayfront submitted its Draft IPDP to the City of Hercules.
Hercules Bayfront, LLC participated in a Community Workshop, presenting the enhancements to the waterfront master plan.
Community Workshop Handout
Over 40 experts - planners, architects, engineers, soil and geotech consultants, transportation, parking and mobility, hydrology, contractors, finance and market research consultants - joined the property owners and City officials in a week-long Charrette to analyze the waterfront and enhance the master plan.
In preparation for the July 24th Charrette, an extensive site and precedent visit took place. Over the course of two full days, a team of architects and designers visited particular buildings located in Oakland, Berkeley, Old Town Sacramento, Nevada City, and Grass Valley. The building precedents at the different locations helped provide design ideas going into the upcoming Charrette.
