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Route 238 Bypass Land Use Study

Hayward, California

Community Design + Architecture lead a multidisciplinary team that undertook the Route 238 Bypass Land Use Study to develop land use policies for the Caltrans owned properties through the Hayward hills in Hayward, California. With the Caltrans decision to abandon the highway 238 bypass corridor through the Hayward hills, the city of Hayward was provided with opportunities to enhance the quality of life of its residents. The City seeks to encourage redevelopment of the properties along and near the corridor to enhance the image to better reflect the character and ambition of the city. The disposition of the over 350 acres of Caltrans properties acquired for the bypass and their sensitive development presented important opportunities to help Hayward achieve many of its General Plan policies of encouraging compatible infill development; developing the hillsides to be sensitive of the natural and environmental features; maintaining affordable housing stock within the city; and create safe and convenient pedestrian connectivity through the city.

The project began with a site assessment of land use and urban form, market conditions, and transportation. Three initial development scenarios were then created, reflecting a range of densities from a more modest “Community Sentiment” alternative; a more aggressive “Market Potential” alternative; and a “Policies and Public Agencies” alternative that reflected desires and policies of Parks district, School districts, and the County for properties outside the city boundaries. Following direction from the City Council, Planning Commission, Public Stakeholders and the City Staff, a “Staff Recommended” alternative was developed that incorporates a mix of intensities and uses from the three alternatives which includes a sustainable transit community desired by a local community group. This was followed by the preparation of an Environmental Impact Review.

Both the Staff Recommended alternative land use plan and CEQA document were certified and adopted in July 2009.