As part of HDR Town Planning, Robert Alminana was project manager and lead designer for this specific plan and form-based code for East Area One, a 500-acre addition to the City of Santa Paula.
The site is planned as three pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, plus a civic and commercial district directly connected to downtown Santa Paula. The Plan defines a fine-grained network of pedestrian-oriented public spaces with unique designs for all streets, parks and other open spaces; a range of residential, live-work, mixed-use and light industrial building types; and a number of regionally-based architectural styles. While it focuses on defining urban form, the Plan also meticulously regulates building uses to ensure a harmonious mix that will enhance the value of the development.
