The City of Hercules, facing critical financial and growth challenges, chartered an innovative urban-design-based land use planning effort.

The resulting Plan for Central Hercules provides a vision and the regulatory path to create a much-needed, pedestrian-friendly, commercial Town Center.

The open, inclusive planning effort changed the public conversation about growth, helped build community, and is delivering tangible financial benefits.

The Hercules District Plan Initiative was a significant effort and accomplishment for a small California city.

Use the links at left to learn more about the origins, course, and ongoing activities in support of this civic effort.

Use the links at the page tops and bottoms to continue through the site. Learn about the driving ideas. Experience the Design Charrette. See the actual Plan for Central Hercules. Understand how the City and the private sector developers will use the Plan.