Project Info
Schmidt Design Group, Inc., collaborated with M.W. Steele Architects to create a framework for future development of a 259-acre district within the City of El Cajon. The public realm strategy sought to employ significant “road diets” throughout the District to increase multi-modal connectivity and enhance the public realm experience. Recommended improvements included the creation of three roundabouts on El Cajon Boulevard to serve as traffic calming devices while establishing “green gateways” into the City. Each primary street within the District was assigned a specific multimodal role and associated aesthetic typology. Solutions included dedicated bike lanes, urban multi-use trails, landscaped parkways, and widened sidewalks to accommodate public gathering and cafes. The plan also recommended the establishment of street tree master plan to promote urban greening, reduce the urban heat island effect, and reinforce a pedestrian-centric experience. This plan is currently under review by the City with anticipated adoption in 2018.
Prime Consultant: M.W. Steele