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1. Key Objectives
2. Community Character
3. Conservation & Sustainability
4. Land Use
5. Circulation
6. Health & Environmental Justice
 Examine how to plan land uses that are healthy for communities, environmentally sound, and that provide benefits to the
economy and society.
 Formulate a land use plan that ia s sustainable, productive, and sensitive use for the given site in the National City Marina Dis-
trict that is consistent and complementary to its surroundings.
 Must comply with:
National City General Plan
Unified Port of San Diego’s Port Master Plan
Harbor District Specific Area Plan
California Coastal Commission
Endangered Species Act
 All of the proposals attempt to
highlight the strong sense of com-
munity character for National City,
the Marina District, and the Port of
San Diego. Two proposals advocate
the use of recycled shipping con-
tainers in new construction to play
off of the marine industrial theme
of the area, with others embracing
history and paying homage to the
past railroad and Spanish influ-
ences through museums and pub-
lic art displays.
 A skate park that brings in younger
crowds that can also be decorated
over with murals and artwork related
to National City and the marina
 A community shopping center with a
ground fountain for kids’ enjoyment
and a nearby gazebo with picnic area
for community gatherings
 Statues and other art pieces that also
serve as playground equipment.
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 Consideration of nearby Para-
dise Marsh Wildlife Refuge
 Integrated sustainable practices
that attempt to boost the use of
renewable energy, and the goal
of minimizing driving while in-
creasing the use of bikes and al-
ternative forms of transporta-
tion
 Thinking About Thinking Green
 LEED certified goals with solar
rooftop paneling, pervious pave-
ments, utilization of natural
lighting, and rain collection tech-
nologies to work towards net-
zero water input and output
 The project takes a close look
at current land uses and needs
for the community of National
City and the Marina District.
Based on current market
trends and demographics, it
was determined that Green
Space, Tax Generating Com-
mercial Space, and Residential
development were of top pri-
ority.
 The Marina District was de-
signed as a day-trip destina-
tion for both tourist and local
residents alike.
7. Open Space & Agriculture
 The development is spotted with small and medium sized “pocket
parks” all connected by walking paths. The paths meander around a cen-
tralized pond used to feed a terraced aquaponics system. Additionally, a
175,000 square foot park has been added to the top of a parking struc-
ture, providing 360 degree views of San Diego Bay and beyond. Overall
the projects added between 14-15 acres of open space to National City.
The Team at the National City City Council
Front left to right: John Moran, Shannon Mulderig, Professor Diana
Richardson, Michael Port, Jessica Madamba, and Gina Clark
 All of the proposals included changes to existing
street infrastructure, with wider pedestrian-
oriented sidewalks, and improvements to the ex-
isting bike paths to promote more sustainable al-
ternative forms of transportation.
 Redesign of certain roadways to highlight targeted
commercial areas of the project.
 Redevelopment of abandoned BNSF rail line in the
Wildlife Refuge into a green walkway mimicking
New York’s High Line park.
 Added MTS Bus stops located at strategic high
traffic destinations.
 Added Coronado Ferry Extension to Pepper Park
 The project combats Louv’s phenomenon of
“Nature Deficit Disorder” by allowing inner city
residents the opportunity to live a healthier
lifestyle by experiencing open spaces and natu-
ral vistas. Exposure to nature ahs been shown
in numerous scientific studies to decrease feel-
ings of stress, depression, and anxiety.
 Housing was added to project to account for
the upcoming increase in demand cause by a
youth bulge in the community.