🧵 UC Berkeley’s California Local Government Documents Collection, hosted by the Internet Archive, makes local planning treasures accessible. The 1990 Loyola Corners Neighborhood Commercial Center Specific Plan (Los Altos) shows how specific plans help cities tailor design, circulation & development standards to local needs while balancing growth & community character.
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Cover page of the General Plan for Albany, California, including the Albany Hill Area Specific Plan. The design shows a black-and-white illustration of hills and a bridge. Text at the top reads “Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, June 1, 1987.” Published by Duncan & Jones.
Diagram labeled “Existing View at Fremont and ‘A’ St.” showing a cross-section of a street with cars, pedestrians, poles, and signage. Below are listed problems such as overhead wires, uneven pavement, and visual clutter. Prepared by Donald A. Wolle & Associates and Hartley Associates Landscape Architects.
Architectural drawing showing the proposed elevation of a small commercial building along Fremont Avenue, with two-story structures featuring awnings, trees in front, planters, and a parked car on the street. The storefronts include signage for various shops, illustrating a pedestrian-oriented design concept.
Cover of the “Specific Plan: Loyola Corners Neighborhood Commercial Center,” prepared for the City of Los Altos. Features black icons representing cars, shops, dining, and people. Stamped “Institute of Environmental Studies Library, University of California, April 30, 1983."