ALAMEDA POINT

A sustainable masterplan for sea level adaption of the island and the redevelopment of the former Naval Air Station.
UC Berkeley · Urban design studio · Fall 2018
· Group project collaborators: Robin Hueppe,
Gerrard Allam · Supervisor: John Ellis

“RETURN TO NATURE”

The plan aims to allow Alameda Point to return to nature. Wetlands will mitigate sea level rise, provide a biodiverse sanctuary, a boardwalk park, and highlight views of the bay.

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Neighborhood

Street Hierarchy

Boulevard

Sea-level rise poses major challenges
to coastal land uses, and therefore to urban planning processes. In theory, if done well, urban planning can lead to responses to sea-level rise that are socially and environmentally sustainable. The proposal aims to achieve successful adaptation to sea-level rise.

The overarching goal of the Alameda group is the concept of human-centered design. By using this approach, the triple helix comprising socio-spatial, socio-economic and socio-ecological factors is the underlying theoretical idea to structure the concrete goals thematically.
This methodology provides the opportunity to evaluate the program goals on their value to the present community of Alameda. Moreover, they will immediately respond to the big challenges that the entire Bay Area is facing.

CONCEPT DRIVERS

“GLIMPSES OF THE PAST”

Alameda Point was once an important Naval Base. The proposed scheme intends to highlight the historical significance by retaining numerous elements that characterized the base.

Block

Green Fingers

Transit Network

Shared Street

Community Recreation Area

-Wetlands as a sponge that will absorb future water

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Current Masterplan (2020)

Proposed Masterplan (2050)

“GRAVITATIONAL POINTS”

Neighborhoods were always at the core of the design. Nine neighborhoods are sprinkled throughout the plan. Each one with its own center within 5-7 min walk-shed.