Learn about the landscaping and open space components of the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan at a presentation and discussion with the City’s Park Commission:
Park Commission: Moraga Canyon Specific Plan
Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm
Piedmont City Hall, 120 Vista Avenue
The presentation will focus on elements of the Specific Plan that relate to the Park Commission’s charge, addressing proposed:
- improvements to the public realm
- preservation of significant open space and scenic views
- wildfire safety provisions
The Park Commission presentation is part of a series of public discussions of the draft Specific Plan, which began with two City Council study sessions in April. Additional planned meetings include:
- June 18, 2025: Recreation Commission
- August-September 2025: Public hearings at Planning Commission and City Council
For those unable to watch on Wednesday, meeting video and presentation materials will be available on the project website after the meeting.
A vision for the future of Moraga Canyon
The product of in-depth study and community engagement beginning in summer 2023, the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan outlines a vision – and the steps needed to bring it to life – for a new neighborhood in Moraga Canyon that would:
- bring new housing to Piedmont, creating opportunities for people of all income levels
- enhance recreational amenities through an expanded sports field and new hiking trail
- improve road safety, with a new bike lane, sidewalks, and traffic signal at Red Rock Road
- model best practices in wildfire resistant construction and landscaping
The Draft Specific Plan details development locations, site improvements, and infrastructure requirements for the construction up to 199 units of new housing on City-owned land in Moraga Canyon, 60 of which would be affordable to lower income households.
The document anticipates development of multifamily residential buildings between 4 and 6 stories and includes two options for where these buildings could be located – either on the north side or the south side of Moraga Avenue. It includes 10 chapters, each one addressing a single topic in detail, with subjects ranging from overall site vision to circulation and traffic safety improvements to building and landscape design. The final chapter outlines an implementation strategy and options for project financing.
The Draft Specific Plan is available for download and review at piedmont.ca.gov/MCSP.
Submit comments online, by email, or by mail
Community members can offer comments on the Draft Specific Plan:
The City Council is expected to consider adoption of the Specific Plan in fall 2025, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Learn more about the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan and view video and materials from past meetings and events at piedmont.ca.gov/MCSP.