City of Union City

Downtown Transit-Oriented Neighborhood Project

Meyers Nave is representing the City of Union City in its planning process for a compact new pedestrian- and transit -oriented mixed-use development near the City’s BART station. The development will include high-density residential, office and retail uses.

The City has called the project “a massive construction project that will transform the Union City BART Station into a spectacular, world-class, solar-powered, intermodal transit hub” and an opportunity to “transform former industrial acreage ...into a vibrant, intergrated downtown neighborhood that will enable residents to live, work, shop and play in the same area.”

In connection with the project, Meyers Nave advised City and agency staff in their discussions with major transit and passenger rail providers, including BART, AC Transit, ACE Train, Capitol Corridor and Dumbarton Rail. Meyers Nave also advised the City and agency in negotiations with the master developer. The firm prepared all legal documents necessary for the accomplishment of the project as envisioned.
 

Status

Status: Ongoing

Attorneys

	Benjamin T. Reyes Principal Email	Ben Reyes counsels the firm’s clients in the areas of municipal and public agency law, energy, construction, procurement and elections. He is the city attorney for the cities of Pinole and Union City, and serves as District Counsel for the Stege Sanitary District.
	Susan Bloch Principal Email	Susan Bloch specializes in redevelopment and real estate matters, and is the Chair of the firm’s Redevelopment, Real Estate and Affordable Housing Practice Group. Susan represents public agencies and private and non-profit developers in transactions involving the acquisition, development, financing, leasing and sale of residential, commercial and industrial properties; and the development and implementation of affordable housing policies and programs.