Fairmount Avenue Streetscape Master Plans

City of El Cerrito

DC&E has prepared two Streetscape Master Plans for Fairmount Avenue: one for the commercial segment connecting San Pablo Avenue and the El Cerrito Plaza BART station, and a second for Upper Fairmount Avenue, a primarily residential segment. Together, the Master Plans establish a conceptual framework for improvements in the public realm that will facilitate a more active, safe and accessible street life along the length of Fairmount Avenue. For each project, DC&E conducted community workshops to assess the needs of community members and stakeholders, develop a vision and gather input. DC&E then developed conceptual street lighting plans, street tree plans and street furniture programs reflecting the unique characters of each segment. The Master Plan for Upper Fairmount Avenue also included a school crossing location and a gateway to statement at the street’s west end, where it enters El Cerrito. Through the use of curb bulb-outs and new tree wells, the Streetscape Master Plan for the western segment laid the groundwork for the development of a more pedestrian friendly street, while maintaining adequate parking capacity. DC&E’s work on the Lower Fairmount Avenue Streetscape Master Plan led to a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for implementation and construction, and construction of the project was completed in 2004.

Before Construction

After Construction