Parking would be primarily underground, with some above ground structures and surface parking. A transit center also might be built at the shopping center. It also plans to assist with widening and rebuilding the Wolfe Road and Interstate 280 interchange between the shopping center and the Apple Campus 2 that is under construction. To handle the likelihood of more traffic in the future, Sand Hill also is planning to privately fund a community shuttle service that would bring residents to The Hills of Vallco and possibly other nearby areas. In all, the high school district would receive the equivalent of more than $20 million between the innovation center and additional developer fees. “Our decision is a result of what we know about the community, the needs we have discovered in talking to school officials, and our long-standing desire to invest in (the) schools in this community,” Moulds said.įor the high school district, Sand Hill plans to construct a 10,000-square-foot “innovation center” at The Hills of Vallco that would give students a place to work on projects, do district-based learning assignments, display art projects and host robotics competitions.
The company also would replace all portable classrooms at Collins Elementary School with permanent ones, improve and expand athletic fields at the Collins and Nan Allen sites, and create a $1 million endowment for the 8th grade Yosemite Science Program. If the project is approved by the city, Sand Hill would spend more than $20 million for construction of a 700-student elementary school at the former Nan Allen School site near the Portal neighborhood. So company officials met with school representatives to find ways to mitigate those impacts.Īs a result, Sand Hill announced it will contribute $40 million worth of amenities and funding to the Cupertino Union School District and Fremont Union High School District. Sand Hill found that residents wanted many of the amenities that are now proposed, but some worried that a few project components - namely housing - could negatively impact traffic and Cupertino’s schools. “We believe that every element of our plan not only responds to what we heard from the community, but goes well beyond expectations and requirements.” “The community engagement process was critical and continues to be,” Moulds said. More than 3,800 project suggestions were submitted by residents.
Sand Hill has chosen Rafael Viñoly Architects and OLIN Landscape Architects to head up the project.īefore selecting project architects, Sand Hill spent the spring hosting 20 community meetings and speaking with more than 1,050 residents and business owners.
The green space would feature native and drought tolerant plants. The developer plans to partner with local water agencies and providers to extend recycled water to the site for irrigation, heating, and cooling systems. Sand Hill is aiming for LEED Platinum, the highest certification possible in environmental design. The man-made topography would also double as a privacy buffer to the adjacent residential neighborhoods There are plans to include vineyards, orchards and gardens that harken back to Cupertino’s agricultural past.Īn amphitheater and children’s playground could also be added to the space. The space would be open to all and feature a 3.8-mile trail network. The park would begin at street level before slowly rising and eventually spreading across small bridges to be constructed above Wolfe Road and onto the new buildings. The idea sprung from Sand Hill’s outreach into the Cupertino community this spring when it repeatedly heard that the eastern end of town lacked open space and recreation opportunities. The estimated $300 million green roof would be the Hills of Vallco’s focal point.
Among additions the developer is contemplating could be a market hall in the mold of the San Francisco Ferry Building’s marketplace and a town square for farmers markets and movie nights. Popular Vallco attractions would be retained, such as the AMC movie theater, ice rink, bowling alley and fitness club. Sand Hill said it hopes to create a family-friendly atmosphere within an entertainment district. “The housing reflects our community - market rate for tech workers and young families, affordable housing for our teachers and firefighters, and quality housing reserved for our seniors,” Moulds said. Largest green roof in the world proposed for new Vallco Mall project in Cupertino – The Mercury News Close Menu