Contra Costa Community College District Facilities Master Plan Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa Community College District Facilities Master Plan presents ten year visions for the future of Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College. Each long-term vision within the Facilities Plan is tailored to reflect the College’s distinctive needs, aspirations, and priorities.
Location
Martinez, California
Sector
Education
Service
Planning
Client
Contra Costa Community College District
Status
Completed
Size
303 Acres
The District serves over 30,000 students each year with a wide range of degree and transfer programs. The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, published in 2019, conducted an environmental scan that indicated enrollment could begin to stabilize after years of steady decline. The plan found that while Contra Costa County had experienced population growth, economics drives enrollment more than growth alone.
As part of the Facilities Plan, the planning team conducted an analysis of existing enrollment trends to gain insights into projecting enrollment for the next 10 years. It serves as a foundation for developing tailored solutions to support the District’s educational goals and enhance the learning experience for students and faculty alike.
These visions outline a strategic roadmap that not only addresses immediate challenges but also positions each college for evolution and resiliency in the years ahead.
Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College’s plan aims to support the College’s mission to inspire, educate, and empower students. Developed through involved stakeholder feedback, the plan strives to connect student centers, promote belonging, and enhance orientation toward the community. Key projects include new academic facilities, key renovations and improved utilization of learning spaces.
Los Medanos College
Embarking on a transformative journey, Los Medanos College’s vision signals a strategic departure from the existing College Complex. The focus is on crafting innovative spaces that seamlessly align with evolving pedagogical methods and cater to the dynamic needs of the College. This deliberate shift embodies a commitment to shaping a progressive educational landscape.
Contra Costa College
Contra Costa College’s campus vision seeks to anticipate the ever-evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and the community. To further the College’s goal of fostering a sense of belonging, the plan identifies opportunities to strengthen the connection between north and south, reimagine and develop spaces to support student life, and enhance accessibility throughout the campus.
On November 9, 2022, the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) Governing Board adopted a Sustainability and Climate Action Resolution establishing nine district-wide goals aligned with state policies and the California Community Colleges Board of Governors’ climate initiatives, with targets extending to 2035. The goals address greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water and waste reduction, transportation, curriculum, food systems, and sustainable purchasing, with benchmarks set for 2025 and progress tracked annually through the 4CD Sustainability Report. Each campus’s Facilities Plan focuses on long-term strategies—particularly energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification—integrating cost savings, system life cycles, and design guidelines, while engaging faculty, staff, and students in sustainability practices.