CEE 235, Winter 2017, Sustainable Urban Systems, Stanford Students: Adam Baljevich, Katie Zheng, Jack Hogan

1. Invigorating Infrastructure
Sunnyvale 2100
Adam Baljevich • Katie Zheng • Jack Hogan
Planning Strong, Healthy, and Energetic Urban Spaces for the 21st Century

2. Table of Contents
Dealing with Capacity
Challenges/Strategy
Sunnyvale Today
Site Intervention Introduction
Theme and Physical Model
Interventions (Water/People)
A Day in the Life

3. Challenge #1: Water Too Much
Current1m Sea Level Rise3m Sea Level Rise
San
Francisco
OAK
Airport
Silicon
ValleySFO
Airport

4. Challenge #1: Water Not Enough
Over two-thirds of the Bay Area’s water
supply comes from Sierra Nevada snow pack
Climate Change leads to more extreme rain
and snowfall events, droughts, sea level rise

5. Challenge #2: People

6. Challenge #2: People
EPA Annual Standard = 12 µg/m3
(Exceeded by Sunnyvale 15-20 times per year)
Transportation
Pollution
Energy &
Climate Change

7. ● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier
Unprecedented Challenges
Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS

8. ● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier
● Manhattan ‘Big U’
Unprecedented Challenges
Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS
SLR

9. ● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier
● Manhattan ‘Big U’
● North Sea Wind
Unprecedented Challenges
Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS
SLR
ENERGY

10. ● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier
● Manhattan ‘Big U’
● North Sea Wind
● Japan HSR
Unprecedented Challenges
Unprecedented InterventionsFLOODS
SLR
ENERGY
TRANSPORT

11. ● Rotterdam Tidal Barrier
● Manhattan ‘Big U’
● North Sea Wind
● Japan HSR
● Sunnyvale 2100
Unprecedented Challenges
Unprecedented Interventions

12. East Berm
Ferry Station
West Berm
Sunnyvale
Promenade
WaterTower Plaza
Green Parking &
Detention
Canal System

13. Green Space
Municipal
Industrial
Waterways
Commercial
Residential
Existing Land UseSunnyvale Today

14. Green Space
Municipal
Industrial
Waterways
Commercial
Residential
Existing Land UseSunnyvale Today

15. Green Space
Municipal
Industrial
Waterways
Commercial
Residential
Existing Land UseSunnyvale Today

16. Study Area
1 mile
1mile
Study Area
1 mile
1mile

17. Study Area
1 mile
1mile
Intervention Site
1 mile
1mile
Intervention
Site
600 ft
2400ft

18. Challenges → Opportunities (Risks)
Risk Issue Current Problems
SLR Climate Change
3 ft SLR risk amounts to a $50B risk in Bay Area (270,000 people) and 31 major
businesses in SV.
Flooding Imperviousness Due to channelization and low amount of green (tree) coverage ~80% impervious
Transportation Modes of Transport Results in loss of resources (time, fuel, money) due to extreme congestion
Air/Noise
Pollution
Lack of Green Space
Pollution from 237 and from southward winds from north bay and lack of green
space for filtration.
Extreme Heat Climate Change Estimated 3-6 °F increase by 2100 (400% increase in Extreme Heat Days)
Energy Renewables 100% renewables by 2050 in CA result in new production of renewable energy
Public Appeal Culture & Recreation
Lack of cultural aspects in South Bay results in increased population commuting
from SF.

19. Overlying Goal
Invigorating
Infrastructure
In•vig•or•ate (verb)
To make one feel strong,
healthy, and full of energy
In•fra•struc•ture (noun)
That which allows us as
humans to make full use of
our potential

20. Key Themes
1. Strength (Structurally Resilient)
2. Health (Ecological & Sustainable)
3. Vitality (Cultural & Social)
Invigorating
Infrastructure

21. Core Values
1. Integrated across all solutions
2. Versatility to adapt
3. Scalable beyond the Bay Area
Invigorating
Infrastructure
1. Strength (Structurally Resilient)
2. Health (Ecological & Sustainable)
3. Vitality (Cultural & Social)

22. Water Plan
Flood Management • Recycled Water • Ecosystem Enhancement

26. EXISTING PLAN PROPOSED

29. Additional Benefits
Riparian Corridor Enhancement
Groundwater Recharge
Natural Filtration
Recreation & Public Access
Coordination with Salt Pond Restoration

30. GOALS
Double the existing purple pipe network
744 ac-ft for Landscape (current)
486 ac-ft for Industrial (current)
1500 ac-ft for Landscape (future)
1000 ac-ft for Industrial (future)
Support Riparian Corridor Restoration
0 ac-ft for Environmental Use (current)
1500 ac-ft for Canal Circulation (future)
Enhance Drought Resilience
Increase Conservation of Potable Sources
INTERVENTIONS
50,000 additional linear feet of purple pipe
Potable reuse demonstration project
Adaptive management of canal system
Monitor riparian corridor enhancement

32. Mimicking Natural Sinuosity
Upstream and Downstream
Habitat Connectivity
Sediment & Freshwater Flows for
Mudflat Restoration
Additional Habitat for Migratory
Birds
Riparian Corridor Creation
1800
2000
Marshland

34. People Plan
Energy & Transportation

36. Biofuel/Biogas Production
Sunnyvale wastewater plant serves 148,000 people
14,800,000 gallons/day (100 gallons per day per person)
13,000 gallons of biofuel/day
→ Enough for 2000 people/day

37. PV Solar
Take a two-pronged strategy to implement utility and commercial rooftop solar PV.
Utility Production:
Lower: 1.25 million sqft available (116,000 sqm)
→ 50 GWh/year → $6 million/year
Upper: 1.3 million sqft available (121,000 sqm)
→ 52 GWh/year → $6.2 million/year
Total (feasibly): 40 GWh/year → $5 million/year

38. PV Solar
Take a two-pronged strategy to implement utility and commercial rooftop solar PV.
Commercial Production:
Policy implementation to require rooftop
solar or green roof on each commercial
structure in Study Area.
NW: 200,000 sqft available (18,600 sqm)
→ 6 GWh/year → $700,000/year
SE: 250,000 sqft available (23,000 sqm)
→ 7.3 GWh/year → $900,000/year
Total (feasibly):
5 GWh/year → $600,000/year

39. PV Solar
Assuming 18 kWh/sqft/year
(commercial space), Study
Area PV production
conservative estimates will
provide enough power for
the entire Intervention Site
(1.25 million sqft) two
times over!

40. Energy Efficiency
Policy-based to promote energy
efficiency in buildings, requiring
LEED Gold certification for each
building.
LEED Gold energy savings average
around 25%, which translates to a
total of 8.1 million kWh to 6
million kWh, 2.1 million kWh/year
or $250,000 annually.

41. Transportation
Public Transportation
Driving/Parking
Walking & Biking
Connections

42. Transportation
Public Transportation:
Ferry
- SF Connection
Canal
- River Ferries
Buses
- Extended Routes

43. Transportation
Driving/Parking
Driving accessible through main
streets, including access to 237
via Java Dr.
Pull-off/temp parking
roundabouts ideal for quick
pick-up/drop-off (Uber/Lyft)
Parking provide multipurpose
infrastructure as underground
parking, green space, and flood
detention
Each green parking lot is
accessible with underground
ramps from each roundabout.
Underground Parking
Underground Parking
Underground Parking
Underground Parking
Underground Parking
Original: 150 acres (30% of
total area) of surface parking
Modified: 40 acres (27% of
total area) & 10 acres (7% of
total area) of surface parking
237

44. Transportation
Walking & Biking
Public car-free zones to
encourage pedestrian
region.
1.8 million sqft of walkable,
bikeable pathways.
Extensive bike share system
for easy connection from
car/public trans to bike.

45. Transportation
Connections
Bringing employees
from major tech
companies in
surrounding areas.
Bringing residents
from south of 237 (Go
Team Red!) and east
of the East Channel.

46. A Day in the Life

47. Weekday AM Hours

48. Weekday AM Hours
8:30am - Ferry Arrives

49. Weekday AM Hours
8:30am - Ferry Arrives
8:35am - Bike to Work

50. Weekday AM Hours
8:30am - Ferry Arrives
8:35am - Bike to Work
8:45am - Grab Coffee along the Promenade

51. Weekday AM Hours
8:30am - Ferry Arrives
8:35am - Bike to Work
9:00am - Arrive at Work
8:45am - Grab Coffee along the Promenade

52. Weekday AM Hours
8:30am - Ferry Arrives
8:35am - Bike to Work
9:00am - Arrive at Work
11:45am - Lunch @ the Water Tower
8:45am - Grab Coffee along the Promenade

53. Weekday PM Hours
5:15pm - Wrap up work

54. Weekday PM Hours
5:15pm - Wrap up work
5:30pm - Happy Hour @ the Berm
6:00pm - Ferry Departs

55. Weekday PM Hours
5:15pm - Wrap up work
5:30pm - Happy Hour @ the Berm
6:00pm - Ferry Departs
6:00pm - Ferry Departs

56. Weekday PM Hours
5:15pm - Wrap up work
5:30pm - Happy Hour @ the Berm
6:00pm - Ferry Departs
6:00pm - Ferry Departs
6:30pm - (Locals) Dinner on the Canal

57. Weekends
Saturday - Sunday
Soccer Games
Option 1: Bike or Walk “The Loop”

58. Weekends
Saturday - Sunday
Option 1: Bike or Walk “The Loop”
Option 2: Explore the East Berm

59. Weekends
Saturday - Sunday
Option 1: Bike or Walk “The Loop”
Option 2: Explore the East Berm
Option 3: Canal Boat Ride or Kayak

60. Cultural Events
Sunday Farmer’s Market
Monthly Art Walk
Local Musicians
Shop Local Promotions

61. Ferry Building
The Berm
Bike Share
Retail Water Tower

62. Challenges → Opportunities (Goals)
Risk Issue Sunnyvale 2100 Goals
SLR Climate Change Protect Sunnyvale from SLR up to 10ft
Flooding Imperviousness Increase pervious surfaces from 18% to 40%
Transportation Modes of Transport Expand public transit ridership by 5,000 ppl/day by 2030 and 15,000 ppl/day by 2050
Air/Noise
Pollution
Lack of Green Space Implement tree planting program for additional 5,000 trees
Extreme Heat Climate Change Reduce urban heat island effect with additional 250 acres of green space
Energy Storage Renewables Provide sustainable energy production for Intervention Site
Public Appeal Culture & Recreation Develop attractive retail corridor and create urban landmark

63. 1. Integrated across all solutions
2. Versatility to adapt
3. Scalable beyond the Bay Area
Invigorating
Infrastructure
1. Strength (Structurally Resilient)
2. Health (Ecological & Sustainable)
3. Vitality (Cultural & Social)

64. East Berm
Ferry Station
West Berm
Sunnyvale
Promenade
WaterTower Plaza
Green Parking &
Detention
Canal System
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