Invigorating Infrastructure

Sunnyvale 2100

Adam Baljevich • Katie Zheng • Jack Hogan

Planning Strong, Healthy, and Energetic Urban Spaces for the 21st Century

Table of ContentsDealing with Capacity

Challenges/Strategy

Sunnyvale Today

Site Intervention Introduction

Theme and Physical Model

Interventions (Water/People)

A Day in the Life

Challenge #1: Water Too Much

Current1m Sea Level Rise3m Sea Level Rise

San Francisco

OAK Airport

Silicon ValleySFO Airp

ort

Challenge #1: Water Not Enough

Over two-thirds of the Bay Area’s water supply comes from Sierra Nevada snow pack

Climate Change leads to more extreme rain and snowfall events, droughts, sea level rise

Challenge #2: People

Challenge #2: People

EPA Annual Standard = 12 µg/m3

(Exceeded by Sunnyvale 15-20 times per year)

Transportation

Pollution

Energy & Climate Change

● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier

Unprecedented Challenges

Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS

● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier

● Manhattan ‘Big U’

Unprecedented Challenges

Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS

SLR

● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier

● Manhattan ‘Big U’

● North Sea Wind

Unprecedented Challenges

Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS

SLR

ENERGY

● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier

● Manhattan ‘Big U’

● North Sea Wind

● Japan HSR

Unprecedented Challenges

Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS

SLR

ENERGY

TRANSPORT

● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier

● Manhattan ‘Big U’

● North Sea Wind

● Japan HSR

● Sunnyvale 2100

Unprecedented Challenges

Unprecedented Interventions

East Berm

Ferry Station

West BermSunnyvale Promenade

WaterTower Plaza

Green Parking & Detention

Canal System

Green Space

Municipal

Industrial

Waterways

Commercial

Residential

Existing Land UseSunnyvale Today

Green Space

Municipal

Industrial

Waterways

Commercial

Residential

Existing Land UseSunnyvale Today

Green Space

Municipal

Industrial

Waterways

Commercial

Residential

Existing Land UseSunnyvale Today

Study Area1 mile

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Intervention Site1 mile

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Intervention Site

600 ft

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Challenges → Opportunities (Risks)Risk Issue Current Problems

SLR Climate Change

3 ft SLR risk amounts to a $50B risk in Bay Area (270,000 people) and 31 major

businesses in SV.

Flooding Imperviousness Due to channelization and low amount of green (tree) coverage ~80% impervious

Transportation Modes of Transport Results in loss of resources (time, fuel, money) due to extreme congestion

Air/Noise

Pollution

Lack of Green Space

Pollution from 237 and from southward winds from north bay and lack of green

space for filtration.

Extreme Heat Climate Change Estimated 3-6 °F increase by 2100 (400% increase in Extreme Heat Days)

Energy Renewables 100% renewables by 2050 in CA result in new production of renewable energy

Public Appeal Culture & Recreation

Lack of cultural aspects in South Bay results in increased population commuting

from SF.

Overlying Goal

Invigorating

Infrastructure

In•vig•or•ate (verb) To make one feel strong, healthy, and full of energyIn•fra•struc•ture (noun) That which allows us as humans to make full use of our potential

Key Themes

1. Strength (Structurally Resilient)2. Health (Ecological & Sustainable)3. Vitality (Cultural & Social)Invigorating

Infrastructure

Core Values

1. Integrated across all solutions2. Versatility to adapt 3. Scalable beyond the Bay Area

Invigorating

Infrastructure

1. Strength (Structurally Resilient)2. Health (Ecological & Sustainable)3. Vitality (Cultural & Social)

Water PlanFlood Management • Recycled Water • Ecosystem Enhancement

EXISTING PLAN PROPOSED

Additional Benefits

Riparian Corridor EnhancementGroundwater RechargeNatural FiltrationRecreation & Public AccessCoordination with Salt Pond Restoration

GOALS

Double the existing purple pipe network

744 ac-ft for Landscape (current)486 ac-ft for Industrial (current)1500 ac-ft for Landscape (future)1000 ac-ft for Industrial (future)

Support Riparian Corridor Restoration

0 ac-ft for Environmental Use (current)1500 ac-ft for Canal Circulation (future)

Enhance Drought Resilience

Increase Conservation of Potable Sources

INTERVENTIONS

50,000 additional linear feet of purple pipe

Potable reuse demonstration project

Adaptive management of canal system

Monitor riparian corridor enhancement

Mimicking Natural Sinuosity

Upstream and Downstream Habitat Connectivity

Sediment & Freshwater Flows for Mudflat Restoration

Additional Habitat for Migratory Birds

Riparian Corridor Creation

1800

2000

Marshland

People PlanEnergy & Transportation

Biofuel/Biogas ProductionSunnyvale wastewater plant serves 148,000 people

14,800,000 gallons/day (100 gallons per day per person)

13,000 gallons of biofuel/day→ Enough for 2000 people/day

PV SolarTake a two-pronged strategy to implement utility and commercial rooftop solar PV.

Utility Production:

Lower: 1.25 million sqft available (116,000 sqm)

→ 50 GWh/year → $6 million/year

Upper: 1.3 million sqft available (121,000 sqm)

→ 52 GWh/year → $6.2 million/year

Total (feasibly): 40 GWh/year → $5 million/year

PV SolarTake a two-pronged strategy to implement utility and commercial rooftop solar PV.

Commercial Production:

Policy implementation to require rooftop

solar or green roof on each commercial

structure in Study Area.

NW: 200,000 sqft available (18,600 sqm)

→ 6 GWh/year → $700,000/year

SE: 250,000 sqft available (23,000 sqm)

→ 7.3 GWh/year → $900,000/year

Total (feasibly):

5 GWh/year → $600,000/year

PV SolarAssuming 18 kWh/sqft/year

(commercial space), Study

Area PV production

conservative estimates will

provide enough power for

the entire Intervention Site

(1.25 million sqft) two

times over!

Energy EfficiencyPolicy-based to promote energy

efficiency in buildings, requiring

LEED Gold certification for each

building.

LEED Gold energy savings average

around 25%, which translates to a

total of 8.1 million kWh to 6

million kWh, 2.1 million kWh/year

or $250,000 annually.

TransportationPublic TransportationDriving/ParkingWalking & BikingConnections

TransportationPublic Transportation:Ferry

- SF ConnectionCanal

- River FerriesBuses

- Extended Routes

TransportationDriving/Parking

Driving accessible through main streets, including access to 237 via Java Dr.

Pull-off/temp parking roundabouts ideal for quick pick-up/drop-off (Uber/Lyft)

Parking provide multipurpose infrastructure as underground parking, green space, and flood detention

Each green parking lot is accessible with underground ramps from each roundabout.

Underground Parking

Underground Parking

Underground Parking

Underground Parking

Underground Parking

Original: 150 acres (30% of

total area) of surface parking

Modified: 40 acres (27% of

total area) & 10 acres (7% of

total area) of surface parking

237

TransportationWalking & Biking

Public car-free zones to encourage pedestrian region.

1.8 million sqft of walkable, bikeable pathways.

Extensive bike share system for easy connection from car/public trans to bike.

TransportationConnections

Bringing employees from major tech companies in surrounding areas.

Bringing residents from south of 237 (Go Team Red!) and east of the East Channel.

A Day in the Life

Weekday AM Hours

Weekday AM Hours8:30am - Ferry Arrives

Weekday AM Hours8:30am - Ferry Arrives

8:35am - Bike to Work

Weekday AM Hours8:30am - Ferry Arrives

8:35am - Bike to Work

8:45am - Grab Coffee along the Promenade

Weekday AM Hours8:30am - Ferry Arrives

8:35am - Bike to Work

9:00am - Arrive at Work

8:45am - Grab Coffee along the Promenade

Weekday AM Hours8:30am - Ferry Arrives

8:35am - Bike to Work

9:00am - Arrive at Work

11:45am - Lunch @ the Water Tower

8:45am - Grab Coffee along the Promenade

Weekday PM Hours

5:15pm - Wrap up work

Weekday PM Hours

5:15pm - Wrap up work

5:30pm - Happy Hour @ the Berm

6:00pm - Ferry Departs

Weekday PM Hours

5:15pm - Wrap up work

5:30pm - Happy Hour @ the Berm

6:00pm - Ferry Departs

6:00pm - Ferry Departs

Weekday PM Hours

5:15pm - Wrap up work

5:30pm - Happy Hour @ the Berm

6:00pm - Ferry Departs

6:00pm - Ferry Departs

6:30pm - (Locals) Dinner on the Canal

Weekends

Saturday - Sunday

Soccer GamesOption 1: Bike or Walk “The Loop”

Weekends

Saturday - Sunday

Option 1: Bike or Walk “The Loop”

Option 2: Explore the East Berm

Weekends

Saturday - Sunday

Option 1: Bike or Walk “The Loop”

Option 2: Explore the East Berm

Option 3: Canal Boat Ride or Kayak

Cultural EventsSunday Farmer’s Market

Monthly Art Walk

Local Musicians

Shop Local Promotions

Ferry Building

The Berm

Bike Share

Retail Water Tower

Challenges → Opportunities (Goals)Risk Issue Sunnyvale 2100 Goals

SLR Climate Change Protect Sunnyvale from SLR up to 10ft

Flooding Imperviousness Increase pervious surfaces from 18% to 40%

Transportation Modes of Transport Expand public transit ridership by 5,000 ppl/day by 2030 and 15,000 ppl/day by 2050

Air/Noise

Pollution

Lack of Green Space Implement tree planting program for additional 5,000 trees

Extreme Heat Climate Change Reduce urban heat island effect with additional 250 acres of green space

Energy Storage Renewables Provide sustainable energy production for Intervention Site

Public Appeal Culture & Recreation Develop attractive retail corridor and create urban landmark

1. Integrated across all solutions2. Versatility to adapt 3. Scalable beyond the Bay Area

Invigorating

Infrastructure

1. Strength (Structurally Resilient)2. Health (Ecological & Sustainable)3. Vitality (Cultural & Social)

East Berm

Ferry Station

West BermSunnyvale Promenade

WaterTower Plaza

Green Parking & Detention

Canal System

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