specific plan process
Specific plans create a vision for the future of a defined geographic region and address land use designations, development intensity, and necessary infrastructure and public facilities.
The SDC Specific Plan process includes:
Extensive community outreach, including through site tours, community workshops, pop-up outreach events, small group “community conversations,” and an online survey;
Analysis of existing conditions on the SDC site, including a historic preservation-focused building assessment, a market study, an analysis of opportunities for enhancing biotic connectivity and open space preservation, a mobility analysis, and a water supply assessment;
Development of project alternatives; and
Development of the Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
The SDC Specific Plan will be completed over a two year timeline. The first phase, Issues and Opportunities Identification, includes project kick-off meetings, initial community outreach, and background studies. Phase 2, Alternatives Exploration, includes the development of three concepts for the SDC site's future and extensive community outreach to identify a Preferred Alternative. Phase 3, Draft Plan Preparation, will include development of the draft plan and environmental review, and will occur after the selection of the Preferred Alternative. Phase 4, Plan Finalization, includes refining the draft plans and holding public hearings, leading to adoption of the Specific Plan. The process is expected to be complete by the end of 2021.
phase 1:
issues & opportunities
(Winter/Spring 2020)
phase 2: alternatives exploration
(Summer/Fall/Winter 2020)
phase 3:
draft plan preparation
(Winter/Spring 2021)
phase 4:
plan finalization
(Summer/Fall/Winter 2021)
Click here to view the detailed project schedule.
View or download the Ambassador Toolkit, which includes a factsheet and frequently asked questions. For the Spanish version, click here.
Community input will be essential at every stage of this process. Please get involved by signing up for our email list here and viewing the calendar for upcoming events and workshops.
Consultant Team
Dyett & Bhatia, Project Lead
Public Dialogue Consortium, Community Engagement
Page + Turnbull, Historic Resources and Adaptive Reuse
Hornberger + Worstell, Architects
WRA, Open Space and Natural Resources
Keyser Marston Associates, Market Demand and Financing
W-Trans, Transportation and Circulation
Questa, Geology and Hazardous Materials
BKF Engineering, Infrastructure
Bottomley Design and Planning, Streetscape Design
Charles Salter & Associates, Noise Analysis