About the Project

Preliminary Project Timeline

Project timeline shows 5 steps: 1. Community Engagement Kick-Off in Quarter 2, 2021. 2. Barber Yard Specific Plan in Quarters 3 and 4, 2021. 3. Environmental Impact Report, 2022 and 2023. 4. Public Hearings, 2023. 5. Implementation, 2023-2028.

Learn the History

As the former site of the Diamond Match Factory as well as other industrial uses, the Barber Yard site has a rich history that can still be seen today.

Click and drag the slider to the right or left to see the history of the site and what remains.

Before: This diagram maps the historic locations of buildings that have existing on this site since its use as the Diamond Match Factory. After: This diagram maps the locations of remaining buildings on this site as of 2021.

Community Meetings

Previous Project Meetings

Thank you to everyone who participated in our August, September, and October 2021 community engagement events. We enjoyed talking to each of you and hearing about your ideas and concerns.

If you did not have a chance to join us, you can watch the recording of the Zoom community meetings and download the slides presented on August 26th, September 21st, and October 20th, 2021.

August 26, 2021 Community Kick-Off Meeting Recording

September 21, 2021 Community Meeting Recording

October 20, 2021 Community Meeting Recording

Project Map

Explore the Amenities

Throughout the planning process we have been gathering your thoughts about the future of Barber Yard's amenities. In this preliminary plan, we have located some of the features that we hope will enhance the Barber Neighborhood. Click on the hotspots to view more details about the vision for these amenities.