Along with a 1.5 acre produce farm and community gathering center, this mixed-use development provides housing for people of various ages and incomes; promoting a true community environment. Developed out of a series of public meetings, the Agrihood an active, vibrant and attractive place to enhance and support the surrounding neighborhoods. Meant to connect to and complement other public spaces in Santa Clara, the resulting design features an innovative mix of open spaces and shared amenities. These include a plaza for farmer’s markets and dining, a community center with an exhibition space and kitchen for cooking classes, and a workshop with an adjacent rainwater recapture tank.