The Alameda Neighborhood Plan, San Jose CA
Designed as Solomon Architecture, 1997
John Ellis Urban Designer with Daniel Solomon
The Alameda is a section of the El Camino Real that extends from San Francisco south towards San Jose. The Neighborhood plan proposed infill development on vacant sites and transit-oriented development adjacent to the multi-modal Diridon Station.
In the twenty five years since the plan was implemented several hundred new dwellings have been built and The Alameda has revived as a lively retail street.
The Alameda Neighborhood Plan focused on a mile-long stretch of the street from the Diridon Station towards Santa Clara.
In addition to street improvements, the plan identified Opportunity sites for new mixed-use development.
The Alameda connects downtown San Jose with the Diridon Station and Cahill Park neighborhood to the left.
Formerly abandoned storefronts have been revitalized.
A new infill mixed-use project with ground floor street-fronted retail, rear parking, and residential uses above.