Centerville Plaza
posted 2001 Nov. 01
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This project will create an important new public plaza in
Centerville across the railroad tracks from the Centerville Train
Depot. Construction is expected to begin this fall.
An historic replica of a train waiting shed, in keeping with architecture of the existing depot, will be constructed at the site. Two large pergolas (long arbors with walkways underneath) will also be built there. Monuments are being installed along Fremont Boulevard identifying the plaza, and night lighting will set off the plaza and its features. For more information about the plaza design, which was developed with extensive community input, please contact City Landscape Architect Roger Ravenstad at rravenstad@ci.fremont.ca.us or 494-4696. |
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Above, the north platform plaza, Autumn 2001. Right, the south platform plaza site, Autumn 2001. |
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Issues:
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Will the new south plaza include bike lockers ? Currently, bicycles are chained to benches during the day.
The VTA provides lockers for secure unattended bicycle parking
which stores twelve bicycles in the space of one automobile.
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Will the new south plaza include designated motorcycle parking ?
Currently motorcycles either park on the pavement, or occupy one whole
full sized parking space.
Designated motorcycle parking could save space by putting
about six bikes in the space of one car. | 
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When will platform 2 be extended ?
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Cartoon by Ben Katchor of
Metropolis.
New Shopping Center May Be Built in Centerville
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The Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with plans for a new 90,000
square foot shopping center in Centerville. The center’s 6-acre
site will run from Fremont Boulevard to Post Street and from Thornton
Avenue to Bonde Way.
The site is presently home to the Center Square Shopping Center, and the City of Fremont already owns additional land adjacent to that Center. The site is a key component of the Centerville redevelopment project area and will set the standard for new development in Centerville’s commercial district. The Redevelopment Agency has evaluated proposals from three developers, and is now negotiating business terms and a work schedule the finalists. For more information, please contact Craig Whittom at cwhittom@ci.fremont.ca.us or 494-4500. |
Issue: what will replace parking lost during the redevelopment of the Mr. Corvette lot ?
Now Under Construction: Village at Civic Center
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Fremont’s first “smart transit” project, located between
Walnut Ave. and Stevenson Blvd., is nearing completion and should be
ready for occupancy late this year. It consists of 322 apartments, 18
live/work units and 15,000 square feet of retail space. This exciting
development is a short walk from the BART station. For more
information, please contact Economic Development Analyst Steve
Concannon at sconcannon@ci.fremont.ca.us or 494-4579.
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