The 600 Block, Menlo Park
The City of Menlo Park requested a conceptual street section to support community discussions about the future of the 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue. The design shows how the closed street could function as a flexible public space, introducing a shade canopy and string lighting for day and evening use, and a small stage for performances and community events. Movable tables and chairs under umbrellas create adaptable areas for dining and gathering, while the sidewalk edge is defined with seating and railings. Removable planters and bollards provide safety and allow for changes in layout, and a new mid-block crosswalk strengthens pedestrian circulation. Existing pass-throughs are integrated into the design to improve access between the block and surrounding downtown.
Stanford Community Design Guidelines
Diagrams prepared to illustrate Objective Design Standards for future development within the Stanford Community Plan area. Because specific projects have yet to be determined, the standards establish essential urban design criteria without prescribing particular uses, building typologies, or architectural styles. Anticipated development is expected to serve university affiliates, especially staff and postgraduate students, and therefore accommodates a broad range of housing types.
The guidelines depict potential typologies including townhomes, low-rise multifamily buildings, mid-rise multifamily buildings, and mid-rise mixed-use buildings with active ground-floor uses. Standards also address the potential for buildings above 75 feet while requiring massing strategies that maintain a clear hierarchy. Site and access standards regulate the placement, orientation, and circulation of new development, while building standards define criteria for massing, scale, and frontage design that strengthen the public realm.
City of Petaluma, Objective Design Standards
Town of Atherton, Objective Design Standards
