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The VISION BALANCE & PURPOSE FOR THE FUTURE
Meriam Park will provide an authentic and lasting sense of place for its residents. Built upon a foundation of innovation and social vibrancy, this master-planned, walkable community blends diverse cultural amenities with progressively designed makerspaces, kitchen and tech incubators, live-work lofts, single-family homes, and professional office spaces.
Purpose-built for the growing millennial workforce, Meriam Park will reflect this collaborative generation’s revolutionary ideas about the way we live and work through interactive transparency, and by cultivating a connected community that sparks economic and creative opportunities.
Our Values
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Situated on 233 acres, Meriam Park is one of the last and la
MASTER PLAN
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opportunities Chico. Fully entitled, c Meriam Park will offer a development-ready variety of amenities in a walkable, bike-inand pet-friendly struction willthere be phased next 5-7 There are environment. Within the community will beover threethe districts for years. working
array of options to choose from, including land for sale, build-to-suit, office and multi-family lease and single-family health and wellness, creative expression, and economic vitality. residential ownership. (THRIVE), socializing (MARKETPLACE) and living (DWELL), that facilitate
Meriam Parkinisprogressive a 397,000neighborhood s.f. tech, medical and professiona The community master plan is rooted design that’s
office development complemented by 189,000 s.f. of uniqu compact, green, pedestrian-friendly and energy efficient. Promoting an active,
retail shops, maker-space, and food and beverage and resid units. Buildings and units within Meriam Park range from 1,2 high-density retail, residential, and commercial spaces created around a “Green s.f. to 43,000 s.f., offering companies the rare opportunity River” of open space that connectsofevery and within visitor to the regional expansion theirresident operations the same building they already occupy. trail network and Bidwell Park; the third largest municipal park in California. cycling-centric community, Meriam Park will offer access to a harmonized mix of
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As Thrive its name Thrive will spark the passionate As its name implies, willimplies, spark opportunities for opportunities the passionatefor pursuit of pursuit of purpose. A business district accommodating local and regional purpose. Accommodating local and regional startups, Thrive infuses economic startups,and Thrive infuses economic vitality in the community and allows vitality in the community offers companies a place to cost-effectively relocate companies to cost-effectively relocate and expand, while also providing and expand, with access to the award-winning local talent pool offered by Chico access to the award-winning local talent pool offered by Chico State. State.
a variety diverse single- residences, and multi-family The Dwell districtThe will Dwell offer adistrict varietywill of offer diverse single- of and multi-family residences, urban flats, and townhomes nestled among neighborhood urban flats and townhomes nestled among neighborhood parks, athletic fields, and parks, athletic fields, and community gardens—all within a walkable and community gardens—all within a walkable and bike-friendly setting. bike-friendly setting.
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Expected to open in 2017, the 4.77-acre T-2 Block provides a fully landscaped common parking field serving 11 pad-ready parcels
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accommodating buildings from 2,400 sq. ft. to over 18,000 sq. ft. Anticipated build-out is approximately 82,000 sq. ft. As with other areas in the Thrive, the master plan for Block T-2 enables refinements to parcel size, building size and configuration based on the needs of the market. Select parcels in T1, T3, and T4 will be available for sale and build-to-suit in spring 2017.
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BEAUTY AND BRAINS: CHICO HAS A CHARMING DOWNTOWN AND THE 3,670-ACRE BIDWELL PARK. IT’S ALSO FERTILE GROUND FOR BUDDING BUSINESSES. — SUNSET, MARCH 3, 2016
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The SETTING A S E N S E O F P L AC E Chico offers the quality of life and a tangible “balance” that so many seek for themselves and their families. Chico State, Enloe Hospital, and Bidwell Park are a direct result of founders John and Annie Bidwell’s commitment to establish a place of higher learning, economic sustainability and environmental stewardship. Ask any local and they will say It is this sense of place that makes Chico so special. With easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing and more, Chico’s connection to recreation and the natural environment is woven into its DNA. In addition art, culture and creativity contribute to Chico’s diverse character through numerous public art, entertainment and community events.
Why Chico? • AMENITY-RICH OUTDOOR SETTING, INCLUDING THE SACRAMENTO RIVER AND BIDWELL PARK’S 3,670 ACRES OF TRAILS • CHICO STATE HAS BEEN RATED A TOP-10 REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE WEST BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT SINCE 1998 • VOTED “BEST PLACE TO REBOOT YOUR LIFE” SUNSET MAGAZINE’S 2014 “BEST PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK” • HOME TO WORLD-CLASS BRANDS LIKE SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO., KLEAN KANTEEN, FIFTH SUN APPAREL AND BUILD.COM • 3 HOUR DRIVE FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND LAKE TAHOE • LOWER OPERATING AND HOUSING COSTS PLUS 167,000-PERSON LABORSHED WITHIN A 30 MINUTE COMMUTE. MERI A MPARK. COM
The DESIGN FORM IS FUNCTION
Featuring corrugated metal walls, standing seam metal roofs and vivid color accents, Meriam Park’s architecture draws inspiration from the local agricultural heritage and adds an urban startup flair. Varied roof lines, wood and concrete elements, and large glass openings blend to form a diverse aesthetic that’s unified across the entire community. All spaces are designed for maximum functionality with the flexibility to adapt to the future needs of each resident.
Meriam Park incorporates traditional neighborhood design principles to create a framework that promotes higher density, walkable and bikeable connections, and the mix of land uses. A variety of building types will create resource-efficient development, optimize project costs and conserve energy. This approach also supports demand for other infrastructure needs such as public transportation, and the Marketplace retail and social district.
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AERIAL VIEW RENDERING OF THE MARKETPLACE DISTRICT.
THE MARKETPLACE AT MERIAM PARK WILL HOST AN INTEGRATED RETAIL CENTER AND CO-OP COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, PROVIDING DIVERSE CULINARY OPTIONS AND A UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. RESTAURANTS AND BARS WILL OFFER INDOOR/OUTDOOR AND ROOFTOP SEATING, SET AGAINST THE VIBRANT BACKDROP OF THE DISTRICT AND SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS.
MERIAM PARK’S 20-ACRE THRIVE DISTRICT WILL BUZZ WITH PRODUCTIVITY, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY. THE ARCHITECTURE WILL FEATURE A STYLIZED TECH AESTHETIC COMBINED WITH MODERN ACCENTS, NATURAL FINISHES AND POPS OF COLOR.
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ABOUT THE DEVELOPERS Dan Gonzales
is the founder and owner of Fifth Sun, an apparel design and manufacturing company based in Chico, California. In 1986, Dan earned his Civil Engineering degree from Chico State and pursued a career as a licensed professional engineer.
After holding positions at Caltrans and North Star Engineering, Dan decided to follow his creative and entrepreneurial passions by starting Fifth Sun. He credits his success to persistence and an analytical, yet creative approach to problem solving. This powerful combination propelled Fifth Sun from a humble garage-based outfit into a 22-year-old manufacturing and design powerhouse, employing more than 200 people, and producing and selling over 2 million garments per month to nearly every national chain in the United States.
Ken Grossman
is the founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. He learned to homebrew from the father of a close friend and from an early age, Ken was enamored by the sights and smells of the fermenting jugs of bubbling beer, wine, and sake. His first attempts at making beer were rudimentary at best, but this began a lifelong passion for the art of fermentation.
Originally from Southern California, Ken discovered Chico when he joined friends on a cycling trip along the Northern Coast of California. He immediately fell in love with the town and local culture, and it’s been his home ever since.
In 1976, Ken opened The Home Brew Shop and started building a small brewery. An avid backpacker, Ken named the new company after his favorite hiking grounds—the Sierra Nevada Mountains. On November 15, 1980, he brewed the first batch of Pale Ale, the beer that helped launch the American craft beer movement and changed the tastes of millions.
Dan’s experience designing and marketing apparel to a variety of demographics, and managing his creative and technical divisions, has given him valuable insight into the working habits, lifestyles, and trends of the complex millennial generation. Dan understands and shares a passion for building environments that take a holistic approach to creating a sense of place and connection.
Always intrigued by the challenge and opportunities of land development, Dan seeks to create a thriving, vibrant community within Meriam Park that provides economic and environmental sustainability, social connection, and healthy living for current and future generations of Chico.
The brewery moved into a 100-barrel brewhouse in 1988 to meet its rapidly expanding production and distribution needs. Today, the facility is a popular must-stop destination for tourists and self-described beer-geeks, and features a taproom and restaurant, gift shop, guided tours, Beer Camp, and on-site live music venue. A second brewery was completed in Mills River, North Carolina, in 2014. Under Ken's visionary stewardship, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has become one of the premier craft breweries in the United States, earning a myriad of accolades, awards and fans for its beer and advanced environmental sustainability practices.
References: Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., by Ken Grossman, 2013. Wikipedia contributors. "Ken Grossman." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 9 Apr. 2016. Web. 13 Jun. 2016.
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