Great Public Places in America: Cesar Chavez Plaza Recognized

The American Planning Association has recently designated Cesar Chavez Plaza one of 10 Great Public Spaces in America for 2012, stating: One of the oldest parks in California, Cesar Chavez Plaza has shaped downtown Sacramento's development since 1849. At that time, city founder John Sutter, Jr. dedicated 10 "public squares" for "the public use of the inhabitants of the city." Nine of the 10 remain in use today, and Cesar Chavez Plaza is one of them. One hundred sixty-five years of city planning have preserved the space with its cross-axial walkways, central fountain, and views of the historic civic skyline. 

Quadriga was the prime consultant involved in the initial programming and public outreach for this downtown street/plaza project, and spearheaded the subsequent development of preliminary design alternatives and construction documents for the renovation of this historic plaza, located at the steps of City Hall.  Funded by revenues provided in association with the development of the new California Environmental Protection Agency Building, Quadriga prepared design development and construction documents, and provided construction administration services for this civic project. Construction was completed in June of 2000.

Over a decade after the renovation, Cesar Chavez plaza is recognized as a part of the 'heart' of downtown Sacramento, home to a vibrant Farmer's Market and very popular summertime 'Concert in the Park' series. We are pleased to have been a part of creating this Community gem. 

The news was also featured in the Sacramento Bee 'Cesar Chavez is officially a great public space'