• We want your input!

    Check Out the New DRAFT Affordable Housing Strategies (Click here).

    The City of Eureka is embarking on a community-based specific plan for the Waterfront.

    The project area covers about 130 acres and includes Eureka’s Old Town neighborhood, the Commercial Bayfront, and the Library District. Help us create a roadmap for development of the vacant and underutilized sites and buildings along and near Eureka’s central waterfront.

  • Explore The Waterfront

    Click on map elements to explore existing conditions, opportunity sites, and what we heard from the first online workshop.
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  • Project Overview

    The City’s “Core Area” is the traditional center and cultural hub of the City. The Plan Area encompasses approximately 130 acres which include the Commercial Bayfront, Old Town, and the Library District.

    Planning Considerations

    • SEA LEVEL RISE - The Waterfront Eureka Plan will address how to best protect the assets within the Plan Area and adapt to the new environment.

    • POST-COVID19 ECONOMY - The Waterfront Eureka Plan will promote tourism and entice businesses to locate in our vacant and underutilized commercial buildings.

    • HOUSING REQUIREMENT - The Waterfront Eureka Plan will prioritize the development of residential and mixed-use buildings to add at least 115 dwelling units.

    Purpose and Goals

    Provide a roadmap for the development and redevelopment of vacant and underutilized sites and buildings along and near Eureka’s central waterfront, and plan for at least 115 new housing units.

    • A vibrant waterfront that welcomes new development while preserving community identity and culture.

    • A diverse and resilient local economy friendly to new business investment and the creation and retention of quality jobs while supporting equity and diversity, and promoting cultural celebrations.

    • A district with enhanced pedestrian and leisure amenities that inspire healthy and active living.

    Background Report DRAFT

    Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT background report (Click Image to read or scroll down). This section summarizes the existing conditions of the Waterfront Eureka Plan Area (Plan Area) related to land uses, jobs, mobility, historic resources, parks, and natural hazards. The findings of this assessment will inform the policies and actions included in the Waterfront Eureka Plan to encourage high-quality new development, foster economic development, and prepare for climate change.

    Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT document (Click Image to read or scroll down). The Waterfront Eureka Plan aims to revitalize the Waterfront Eureka Plan Area (Plan Area) while minimizing the displacement of vulnerable populations. Strategies Include:

     

    1. Improve Affordable Housing Production

    2. Reduce Development Barriers

    3. Create New Affordable and Creative Ownership Models

    4. Support Resident Empowerment and Protection

    5. Improve Funding for Housing Preservation, Rehabilitation, Production, and Assistance

  • Waterfront Eureka Plan Workshops

    Stay tuned for future workshop announcements.

    The City of Eureka has hosted two online workshops to gather input about the future of our waterfront.

     

    The workshop ( June 9, 2022) discussed and prioritized scenarios, designs, and possibilities for future development in the Plan Area.

     

    The online workshop (March 10, 2022) discussed the vision and goals for the for the Plan Area.

     

  • Waterfront Stakeholder Conversations

    Complete our SWOT analysis here.

    The City of Eureka has hosted three online stakeholder conversations to gather input about the future of our waterfront.

     

     

    Eureka Chamber of Commerce, (July 29, 2022)

     

     

    Eureka Main Street, (July 28, 2022)

     

     

    Local Advocate Group, (July 27, 2022)

     

     

  • Affordable Housing and Anti-Displacement Strategies

  • Review Background Report

    Download Draft Document (Click button here)

  • Conceptual Developments

    Watch to see design concepts under different planning scenarios

     

  • FAQs

    Updated April 7

  • Project Timeline

  • Help Shape the Future of the Eureka Waterfront!

     

     

     

     

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    Use the box below to sign up for the Waterfront Eureka Specific Plan mailing list, provide comments, or both. Be sure to share the Waterfront Eureka page with your friends so they can participate, too!