Recognizing the need for updated landscape features and improved connectivity for pedestrians through the congested Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), the City worked with Siegfried to prepare a comprehensive Landscape Master Plan. Several alternative concepts were developed which incorporated new plants, screening elements, Bay-friendly designs, several recycled water features, gardens, gathering spaces, educational opportunities, public art, and a new nature trail leading visitors and past the Plant and into the adjacent Baylands area.
The project also incorporates landscape designs and restoration of a habitat corridor that runs adjacent to the Plant. A future plan is being developed to restore the habitat to its full glory by utilizing natural Bay-friendly plants that encourage the migration of native birds and animals back to the area. Our team worked closely with the City and project stakeholders to develop a plan which seamlessly integrated the Plant into the natural surrounding neighborhood. During our initial studies and stakeholder outreach, it was brought to our attention by a local photographer that a Grey Fox den was near the southwest corner of the project. In an effort to ensure our design would not impact the Grey Fox, Siegfried retained the services of a wildlife biologist, ESA, to evaluate the den and our project before continuing.
