The Concept

An Opportunity to Complete the Community Plan

The Carmel Valley Community Planning area was designed with 10 different individual neighborhoods, each providing an assortment of community serving amenities such as parks, open space, pedestrian walks and trails, libraries and fire stations. The community plan was published more than three decades ago and has successfully created a special place to live, work, and play. Today, as the Community nears final buildout, the One Paseo property provides the last remaining opportunity to satisfy Carmel Valley's remaining planning needs

Starting with a Blank Slate

More than 2 1/2 years ago before we commenced with the planning of a single building or streetscape, we set out to better understand the community's needs and priorities. We spoke with thousands of neighbors and residents and took note of their ideas and suggestions. Over and over, we heard that Carmel Valley needs a central gathering place for local residents with a mix of compatible uses. Here's a summary of community and city meetings to date.

A Main Street for Carmel Valley

The property is currently designed in the Community Plan and zoned for the more traditional office building with surface parking uses. However, when talking to the community, it was clear that a better use was needed in order to serve the residents and those employed in Carmel Valley. The property is uniquely situated to create a central gathering place — with a variety of shops, restaurants, residential alternatives as well as office employment at a location that is already surrounded by development.