Bellinger Foster Steinmetz worked with VBN Architects to create a master plan for the site that includes a multi-modal transit center, multi-use sports field, multi-use trails connecting to the City’s pedestrian and bicycle trails system, parking, gateway entry feature, tot lot, picnic area, public art element, and future Natural History Museum. The plan proposes relocation of the existing historic freight building and possible future reconstruction of the historic depot building. The master plan reestablishes vital connections between the beach area, downtown, adjacent neighborhoods, and the adjacent Neary Lagoon. As such, a diversity of uses, goals and interests all converge at the Depot Site.

The Master Plan was created under the leadership of the 22-member Depot Site Master Plan Task Force that represented diverse community interests. As the prime consultant, Bellinger Foster Steinmetz prepared construction documents for this $5.2 million project. Bidding was completed on schedule and within budget.