PLAN TO ATTEND THE MISSION STREET URBAN DESIGN CHARRETTE
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:30AM to 8:00PM
War Memorial Community Center, 6655 Mission Street

So much has changed over the past 100 years, it’s hard to imagine how much Mission Street could change over the next 100 years. As the City moves forward with the update of the Daly City General Plan, it is important that we pay close attention to how commercial corridors such as Mission Street can define Daly City, influence the quality of life here, and provide essential goods and services to both residents and businesses.

On November 8, 2008, the City of Daly City, in conjunction with the San Mateo County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (SMAIA) will host an urban design charrette intended to explore the future of Mission Street. How will Mission Street look in the future? What opportunities exist for more public open spaces and an improved pedestrian experience along the street? Also, how can new development play in revitalizing Mission Street?

To facilitate discussions such as these, the charrette will use the vision and design expertise of over 40 SMAIA volunteer architects. All residents and business owners are invited to participate in small-group discussions, idea sharing, and development of urban design concepts that will be facilitated throughout the day by the architects. Ideas gained from the effort will be considered during the development of the General Plan policies specifically created for Mission Street.

The charrette presents a unique opportunity for you to share ideas and hopes for the future of Mission Street. As a resident or business owner, your contribution to the charrette would be invaluable toward the development of future land use policies along Mission Street.

Persons interested in participating in the charrette are encouraged to contact the Planning Division in advance at (650) 991-8033, although doing so is not a prerequisite to attend.