Eastern Gateway
Eastern Gateway
Vicinity of 5th St and O to L St
The City seeks to develop this area as an attractive and welcoming gateway into Benicia, with a mix of housing, shops, and service businesses.
Mixed Use Development
The Eastern Gateway accommodates a variety of housing types, affordable to a range of household incomes and including workforce housing, senior housing, and a mix of renter- and owner-occupied units.
Desired Features and Vision
Mixed-use development with multifamily units above neighborhood-serving ground floor commercial uses on Military East and East Fifth Street.
Higher-density development carefully designed to fit into and complement surrounding styles consistent with Benicia’s historic identity.
Variety of building heights, building sizes, and architectural details that create visual interest.
Landscaping, courtyards, outdoor seating, and other amenities for the use of residents.
Neighborhood Ambiance
Street trees, wide sidewalks, lighting and other improvements to enhance livability and encourage sustained private investment. It safely accommodates all modes of travel, including private vehicles, bus transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
