Comments on: Avalon II at the East Dublin BART Station Transit Village

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I think the comment earlier that people in Danville use the WC Bart station over the Dublin station due to some perception that Dublin is somehow “low rent” is a bit silly. Going to the WC station over Dublin for someone in Danville makes sense because it is a cheaper and quicker ride into Oakland or SF on BART from WC.

As to the design, I too hope the actual product is spruced up a bit. The great thing about Elan (and Tralee) is the attention to details and higher quality materials.

I am disappointed the retail component is being taken out. This development will never be a “destination” for anyone not actually living there if there isn’t any retail or commercial space. I understand they say there hasn’t been any demand for the space currently open, but, I truly wonder what they are charging. I can’t imagine Avalon isn’t able to attract similar retailers as those in Tralee unless they are charging a lot for rent.

By: Unhappy

Unhappy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

IT IS GONE! Economy or whatever…the trailer for construction was pulled out just before June 09′ and the office would NOT comment. BART stated that the p/lot was staying ‘at this time…’
We live in Phase I. Would of been good for us, especially moved in here to cover freeway and BART night noise yet have the accessibility. Too Bad, we will just move to new one’s at DUB WEST BART, San Diego arch/construction building smaller units on Pleasanton side adjacent to new completed garage…again, can some one say…ECONOMY!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I agree with your point on Phase II. Someone earlier mentioned Dormitory like, cheap construction/design that the state uses for University Campuses. Tralee for example has two Condo buildings, their design differentiate one from the other but still complement and look like they belong next to each other. Elan and Avalon Phase II are so different that they clash. My hope is Phase II is done right to help mask the odds couple from freeway views. Someday we may even have a cluster of Class A office buildings to hide all of these high density residential. We’re stuck with the view of the BART garage though.

By: MorganK

MorganK — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I sort of agree that Elan and Avalon Phase 1 clashes.
To some extent, consistency of design does create a more cohesive look, but not the similarity of Phase 1 and Phase 2. When looking closer to the two phase, they are no almost no different except that phase 2 is more simplified, and possibly cheaping to building. Referring the Tralee development, the architect has done a better job in playing with scales, textures and materials. Even though there seems alot of going on, but does not look busy and overwhelming. My point is that the Avalon Phase is lacking thoughful design and just like the typical cookie cutter development. This is just my personal opinion.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I’m not sure why Avalon did not purchase the Elan Parcel and kept the project together as on instead, the consistency of design would create a more cohesive look. In my opinion the Elan and Avalon Phase I building clash and looks odd sitting side by side to each other.

Regardless, like one reader commented on the topic of Sorrento East, do can design it and mask it all you want, a large hulking apartment building will still be just that no matter what you do to it. Lip stick on a pig.