The master planning team has shared three discussion concepts to spark imagination on what is possible for our future Fairgrounds.
These concepts are NOT final, and are designed to solicit discussion and public input on the different elements and to envision how elements would work together to reimagine a successful Fairgrounds. Each of the discussion concepts center on creating an ecosystem of land uses based on goals we’ve heard from the community:
Creating safe, welcoming, walkable neighborhoods, opportunities for economic prosperity for area residents, increased nature and green spaces, affordable family-friendly amenities, improved transportation, pedestrian safety, and connectivity, and increased environmental sustainability.
Using the link at the bottom of this post, the public is invited to review each discussion concept and offer feedback to help refine and finalize preliminary concepts. We very much appreciate your thoughtful input on how the different land use elements mesh and work together to meet the community goals defined above.
Concept 1 maintains the State Fair on the Fairgrounds, and opens the space up to the community by creating 10 acres of public park space, an entertainment district with a large event venue, and mixed housing. The redevelopment is limited to the 43 acres in the Southwest corner and the GRT potential to support infrastructure and development is medium. The space for housing is limited and there are limited employment opportunities, mostly for service workers.
Concept 2 reimagines the State Fair and adjusts its footprint. It features a larger entertainment district complete with a venue and a hotel, as well as mixed use space, a slightly smaller public park, and limited housing. The redevelopment potential is 51 total acres, including the Southwest corner, and some space on the corner of Lomas and San Pedro. This concept offers a moderate amount of community benefit potential and additional employment opportunities in entrepreneurial fields and professional services.
Concept 3 proposes the State Fair relocates, completely transforming the site while maintaining the charm of the Fairgrounds Main Street. With an expansive 22 acre park space, an entertainment district, education and workforce training space, and mixed housing. The redevelopment potential is 124 acres and offers a balance of land uses making the GRT potential high and the community benefits significant. The space for housing is large and designed as walkable neighborhoods; and the employment potential include opportunities for entrepreneurs, service workers, professional services, research, STEM, and technology.
Please take a few moments to review each concept and then complete the survey to provide your feedback.
Concept 1
Concept 2
