About Cornerstone Downtown
Together we make a community.
Cornerstone is focusing its work on creating and sustaining a vibrant downtown through master planning multiple urban infill, transit-oriented projects. Cornerstone has a vision to change the map in Santa Rosa, and their projects have a large potential to do so. With a combined projection of approximately 2,000 units being able to house over 3,600 residents, there is great potential to affect the current landscape of Santa Rosa, and Sonoma County. Cornerstone has six sites, 5 of which are located in the Santa Rosa Downtown Opportunity Zone; each being an integral piece of the master plan for urban infill. Housing mix for these projects will include affordable, workforce, and market-rate housing. The ability to provide a range of housing options will allow the projects to reach those serving our community, such as teachers and first responders, along with attracting and retaining a younger generation of individuals and families to the North Bay. These projects will not only increase the liveliness of the downtown area, but also provide much needed workforce to existing companies as well as those wanting to move operations to the North Bay.
“There is a there, HERE in the North Bay.”
Photo provided by the City of Santa Rosa
Cornerstone is a team of innovative and collaborative individuals who are invested in the future of the North Bay. We work to inspire an elevated experience in downtown Santa Rosa from young professionals to families, our workforce and the senior community. We work toward a new way of leading, meeting diverse needs and demands, and truly becoming a cornerstone in the community. Paving the future while keeping centered on our three main principles of sustainability, community and innovation. Join us in realizing this vision.
“Be the change you wish to see in your community.”
Who We Work With
OUR IMPACT POTENTIAL
generate
economic vitality, increased quality of life + housing efficiency
Sustaining Employment
The employment rate in Sonoma County is just under 3%, which is the lowest rate in modern history. Without available housing in the county, employers of all sizes and industries are having a difficult time finding and retaining quality personnel. The largest employers in the North Bay include Medtronic (1,100 employees), Keysight Technologies (1,500), St. Joseph Health Northern California, Kaiser Permanente (3,070), Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Treasury Wine Estates (3,400), American Ag Credit and Jackson Family Wines (1,098).
SUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTH
Downtown Santa Rosa currently offers a myriad of amenities to support the housing projects Cornerstone envisions, including:
- 7 hotels with combined total of over 700 rooms
- Over 40 food establishments
- Courthouse Square, gathering space and event center
- 4 parks/green areas (Julliard Park, Luther Burbank Gardens, Prince Gateway Park, Sunflowers Community Garden)
- 5 churches
- Coworking space
- Santa Rosa Plaza shopping mall
- Santa Rosa Junior College, just over a mile from downtown core
- City and County Offices, including the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce
FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cornerstone sees the opportunity to add to the vibrancy of downtown with amenities that are currently limited and/or absent. These amenities will extend the reach of residents to create a positive impact on economic development in Santa Rosa for the community at large.
- Housing
- Health clinics
- Childcare
- Grocery Market
- Community pool
- Full-service gym
- Amphitheater
- Live music venues
- Public Art
Sustaining Employment
The employment rate in Sonoma County is just under 3%, which is the lowest rate in modern history. Without available housing in the county, employers of all sizes and industries are having a difficult time finding and retaining quality personnel. The largest employers in the North Bay include Medtronic (1,100 employees), Keysight Technologies (1,500), St. Joseph Health Northern California, Kaiser Permanente (3,070), Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Treasury Wine Estates (3,400), American Ag Credit and Jackson Family Wines (1,098).
SUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTH
Downtown Santa Rosa currently offers a myriad of amenities to support the housing projects Cornerstone envisions, including:
- 7 hotels with combined total of over 700 rooms
- Over 40 food establishments
- Courthouse Square, gathering space and event center
- 4 parks/green areas (Julliard Park, Luther Burbank Gardens, Prince Gateway Park, Sunflowers Community Garden)
- 5 churches
- Coworking space
- Santa Rosa Plaza shopping mall
- Santa Rosa Junior College, just over a mile from downtown core
- City and County Offices, including the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce
FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cornerstone sees the opportunity to add to the vibrancy of downtown with amenities that are currently limited and/or absent. These amenities will extend the reach of residents to create a positive impact on economic development in Santa Rosa for the community at large.
- Housing
- Health clinics
- Childcare
- Grocery Market
- Community pool
- Full-service gym
- Amphitheater
- Live music venues
- Public Art
Cornerstone’s projects represent classic infill/revitalization opportunities leveraging the existing rail and bus transportation hubs, the walkable pathways and dedicated bike lane that connect the two districts, quality shopping, dining and entertainment, employment opportunities and parks – all within half a mile radius. The development plan will enhance the existing infrastructure with inclusive public gatherings spaces, streetscaping to beautify the area, and currently missing services such as healthcare, childcare and car-sharing.
Cornerstone’s projects represent classic infill/revitalization opportunities leveraging the existing rail and bus transportation hubs, the walkable pathways and dedicated bike lane that connect the two districts, quality shopping, dining and entertainment, employment opportunities and parks – all within half a mile radius. The development plan will enhance the existing infrastructure with inclusive public gatherings spaces, streetscaping to beautify the area, and currently missing services such as healthcare, childcare and car-sharing.
