New Dublin 'Town Square' Design Concepts Ready For Public Input

DUBLIN, CA — The city of Dublin is seeking community feedback on three concepts it has received for a new Town Square that will be designed as a "civic focal point and gathering spot" for local citizens. Developed by the city’s design consultant Urban Field Studio, the concepts will be presented June 13 during a 6 p.m. public meeting at The Wave Community Room (4201 Central Parkway). The meeting will include a presentation by Urban Field Studio, followed by an open house where the public can give input on the three design concepts.

The three concepts are described as:

Concept A: Dublin Square This concept would place the Town Square inside of the Dublin Place shopping center property. You would also be able to see the Town Square from Dublin Boulevard. This concept has the most potential for development to occur in the near future, and the City Council preferred this concept over the others.

Concept B: Central Park This concept would place the Town Square inside the Dublin Place shopping center property in front of the Hobby Lobby store. This Town Square would be more linear and be located in the middle of the property. This concept would impact the frontage to Hobby Lobby, parking, and the drive aisle into the shopping center, and would, therefore, require a longer time frame before a Town Square could be built.

Concept C: Dublin Porch This concept would place the Town Square adjacent to Dublin Boulevard, running parallel with the street. The Town Square would be highly visible and linear, but may require changes to Dublin Boulevard, and would, therefore, require a significantly longer time frame before a Town Square could be built.

More detail on the concepts can be found here. Additionally, residents who can't make the June 13 meeting can weigh in via an online survey here.