events & activities
Update regarding Community Engagement:
In response to ongoing developments and issues related to COVID-19, community engagement related to the Moffett Park Specific Plan project continued, but was transitioned to an online format. During this time, the project team continued to update this website with the latest information about the project. Please stay tuned, and share your comments with us.
upcoming events
There are no upcoming events for the MPSP. The City Council certified and adopted the EIR and MPSP on July 11, 2023.
previous events
Staff presented the MPSP and DEIR to City Boards and Commissions throughout February and March. The City Council certified and adopted the EIR and MPSP on July 11, 2023.
Sustainability Commission – March 20, 2023 | 7pm
Find more information by clicking here.Housing and Human Services Commission – March 22, 2023 | 7pm
Find more information by clicking here.Planning Commission – continued from May 8, 2023 to June 12, 2023
Click here.ALUC – April 26, 2023 | 6pm
Click here.City Council – continued from May 16, 2023 to July 11, 2023
Click here.
The specific plan update team presented updated findings to both Planning Commission and City Council in recent study sessions.
The specific plan update team presented updated findings to both Planning Commission and City Council in recent study sessions. Following the series of public workshops, these study sessions were more collaborative conversations that engage with key details. Commissioners provided direct feedback, and members of the public were also invited to speak. Recordings and copies of the presentation are now available:
Planning Commission Meeting
(April 24, 7pm, 2023)
The project team presented a brief overview and review of staff-recommended modifications to the draft MPSP.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting
(March 16, 2023)
City Council Meeting
(January 31, 6pm, 2023)
The project team hosted a virtual and in-person Workshop focused on the MPSP Zoning Incentive program and the priority of potential Community Benefits.
Planning Commission Meeting
(January 23, 7pm, 2023)
The project team presented a brief overview of the MPSP and allowed attendees to provide comments on the DEIR.
Virtual Public Workshop
(January 17, 6pm, 2023)
The project team presented a summary of the MPSP and DEIR to the community. The meeting was an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and leave comments on the draft plan.
Community Benefits/ Development Allocation Workshop
(October 18th, 6 pm, 2022)
The project team presented the community benefits that informed the draft policies to the City Council during a study session on October 18th. The presentation and discussion included the following topics: needs and improvements, development reserve and site master plan process, fiscal impact study, and community benefits framework.
Mobility Workshop
(September 20th, 6 pm, 2022)
The project team presented the mobility framework that informed the draft policies to the City Council during a study session on September 20th. The presentation and discussion included the following topics: modal priority, street network, ped/bike network, transportation improvements, parking strategy, and transit demand management.
Land Use Map and Density Workshop
(April 28, 2022)
The project team presented a proposed land use map to City Council during a study session on April 28th. A recording of the session is now available through the City of Sunnyvale City Clerk YouTube account.
Open Space and Ecology Workshop
(March 8, 2022)
Conceptual open space and urban ecology designs and proposals for Moffett Park were presented to City Council at a March 7 session. Included in this presentation were proposed open space types, details regarding urban ecology, and an overview of conceptual policies to preserve natural areas.
Planning Commission + City Council Hearings: Land Use Alternatives
(April 26, 2021) (May 25, 2021)
Two key hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council resulted in the approval of a land use alternative for Moffett Park. Following months of community engagement and additional research, the project team received confirmation to proceed with further analysis based on this approved alternative, which includes several million new square feet of commercial buildings, and 20,000 new residential units.
City Council Study Session
(March 30, 2021)
Building off the previous night’s Planning Commission session, this third study session complemented the land use discussion with a greater emphasis on open space, introducing a conceptual open space network composed of parks, plazas and linear pathways at the local and regional context. Updates on recently proposed projects were also highlighted.
A recording of the study session can be found at the City of Sunnyvale City Clerk’s YouTube Channel: please click on the ‘Meetings’ image to the right. You will be sent to an external site that hosts the recording.
Planning Commission Study Session
(March 29, 2021)
Following several months of community engagement, the Planning Commission was presented with an update of the feedback, including the workshops and surveys. Land use proposals were also introduced, with an emphasis on achieving a balance between commercial uses and future residential opportunities.
Land Use, Housing, Open Space, & Market Conditions Workshop
(March 2, 2021)
Hear presentations from Raimi + Associates and Strategic Economics, in collaboration with CMG Landscape Architecture, on a diverse range of topics engaging with the built environment, economic conditions, and open space opportunities with the Moffett Park. The presentations were followed by a 1-hour City Council Study Session.
A recording of the study session can be found at the City of Sunnyvale City Clerk’s YouTube Channel: please click on the image to the right. You will be sent to an external site that hosts the recording.
The presentation from this meeting is also available for download:
Transportation and Infrastructure Workshop
(February 1, 2021)
Hear presentations from Raimi + Associates and Nelson\Nygaard as they engage with transportation patterns, infrastructure interventions, and other mobility strategies for Moffett Park and beyond. The presentations are followed by a 1-hour City Council Study Session.
A recording of the study session can be found at the City of Sunnyvale City Clerk’s YouTube Channel: please click on the image to the right. You will be sent to an external site that hosts the recording.
The presentation from this meeting is also available for download:
Sea-Level Rise & Climate Change Workshop
(November 30, 2020)
Hear presentations by San Francisco Estuary Institute, Environmental Science Associates, Santa Clara Valley Water, and Raimi + Associates as they discuss topics of sea-level rise and climate change in the Moffett Park area. The presentations are followed by a 1-hour City Council Study Session.
A recording of the study session can be found at the City of Sunnyvale City Clerk’s YouTube Channel: please click on the image to the right. You will be sent to an external site that hosts the recording.
The presentation from this meeting is also available for download:
City Council Study Session
(September 29, 2020)
Hear and update from City Staff detailing an updated outreach plan, and upcoming community outreach opportunities.
Materials from this meeting are available for download:
City Council Study Session
(August 11, 2020)
Following the first study session with the Planning Commission, updates on the specific plan update were presented to members of City Council on Tuesday, August 11 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Council Members expressed a number of suggestions and reactions to the presented materials, supported by several public comments.
Materials from this meeting are available for download:
Planning Commission Study Session
(July 27, 2020)
Updates and early conceptual plans for the Moffett Park Specific Plan were reviewed by the Planning Commission on Monday, July 27 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Commissioners had the opportunity to react and respond to updates including guiding principles and land use configurations. Members of the public also shared their insights.
Materials from this meeting are available for download:
Community Workshop: Project Kick-Off
(February 12, 2020)
The City of Sunnyvale hosted its first Community Workshop for the Moffett Park Specific Plan Update on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Hosted at the Detati Digital Marketing offices at the center of Moffett Park, the workshop invited members of the community ranging from residents, property owners, and employees to engage with the City on a broad range of topics.
Approximately 68 participants attended the workshop. This first meeting followed several months of planning and studies by the City of Sunnyvale and project team.
Materials from this meeting are available for download:
photos from previous events
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![Post-it Ideas for Moffett Park](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e38a3dd6f9db304821e8e5e/1591904775968-LWRBMELJG2NPSX2PHQFU/IMG_20200212_172630.jpg)
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![Open Space Toolkit presentation board](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e38a3dd6f9db304821e8e5e/1591904791065-R78ZR97C8M3W5MCO3PKX/IMG_20200212_182659.jpg)
![Guiding Principles presentation board](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e38a3dd6f9db304821e8e5e/1591904799838-GEOR40OJOJ4LNSZQNYRB/IMG_20200212_183425.jpg)
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