Design for Access.
Planning and designing outdoor access for connection, inclusion, and stewardship.
Services
At Zander Westbrook Design (formerly Zander Design), we believe everyone should have safe and inviting access to a network of beautiful spaces. We bring inclusion and understanding to our projects by listening to all the voices and collaborating on solutions that balance needs. Our experience and skills allow us to efficiently develop plans that are contextually appropriate at every scale: from trailhead to regional network.
Trails Master Plans
Active Transportation Plans
Site + Detail Design
Feasibility Studies
Accessible design (ADA & multi-use)
Illustrative diagrams
Conceptual design through construction management
Cartography + mapping
Interpretive + wayfinding
Partner + stakeholder facilitation
Community outreach
Project management
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541320 - Landscape Architectural Services
90656 - Landscape Architecture
90664 - Planning (Community, Regional, Area Wide, and State)
90672 - Recreation Facilities (Parks, etc.)
Projects
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![Photo of people walking along an unpaved pathway with trees and a car in the distance.]()
Point Pinos Coastal Trail
Pacific Grove, California
Planning, design and construction management for a .8-mile fully-accessible segment of the Coastal Trail, including beach access, parking, habitat restoration, and preparation for adaptive coastal retreat.
Client: City of Pacific Grove
Status: Substantially complete -
![View down a two lane road looking toward a drawbridge. A truck is approaching.]()
Great California Delta Trail Master Plan
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California
5-county plan to guide the future of the Delta Trail – connecting the San Francisco Bay to Sacramento.
Client: Delta Protection Commission
Status: Complete & adopted -
![View of railroad tracks with a grape vineyard and low mountains in the background.]()
Napa Valley Vine Trail
Yountville to St Helena, California
Prepared updated conceptual plans for a 10.2-mile gap in the Vine Trail in support of the ATP Cycle 6 application.
Client: Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
Status: Conceptual plans complete -
![Highway 1 with yellow lupin flowers next to a beach on the pacific ocean]()
San Mateo County Coastal Trail Feasibility Study
San Mateo County, California
We are studying 18.4 miles of gaps in the California Coastal Trail within San Mateo County.
Client: Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Status: In progress -
![A biker navigates offset fences at atrail entry.]()
Dias Ridge Trail Entry
Marin County, California
Prepared designs for a new trail entryway to accommodate multiple user-types.
Client: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC)
Status: Complete -
![An old wooden bench sits empty in a hillside field facing the ocean. The words "passed this way" are etched into the back of the bench. The ocean and beches can bee seen in the distance.]()
Carrington Ranch Master Plan
Sonoma County, California
With WRA, Inc., we are working on the master plan for this new Sonoma County Park, including a segment of the Coastal Trail and camping.
Client: WRA, Inc. for Sonoma County Parks
Status: In progress -
![Map of Fremont and Newark showing existing and proposed trails.]()
Fremont Trail Strategy Plan
Fremont, California
Completed on behalf of TrailPeople, we finalized this city-wide plan for trails in Fremont.
Client: City of Fremont
Status: Complete & adopted -
![Illustrative section showing trail, boardwalk, and covered overlook.]()
Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail
Fremont, California
Zander Westbrook Design is assisting Alta in the planning and design of this new cross-town trail that will connect the hills above Fremont to the San Francisco Bay.
Client: Alta for the City of Fremont
Status: In progress -
![Two people stand at the bottom of a steep hill. An unpaved pathway leads to the people with a cable fence on the left. Woods are in the background.]()
Los Altos Hills Pathways
Los Altos Hills, California
Prepared assessments and designs for unpaved pathways within the town.
Client: Town of Los Altos Hills
Status: Complete -
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Mendocino Pedestrian Facility Study
Mendocino County, California
Led a comprehensive study to identify and prioritize pedestrian improvement projects in the incorporated and unincorporated regions of Mendocino County, resulting in a prioritized list of county-wide pedestrian projects.
Client: Mendocino Council of Governments Status: Complete
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![A rendering of a trail in a wooded Northern California forest with several people hiking and biking]()
Pedro Point Coastal Trail
Pacifica, California
Developed 1.5 miles of California Coastal Trail along the steep slopes of the Pedro Point Headlands in Pacifica to complete a missing link in the Coastal Trail and increase bike and pedestrian access.
Client: California Coastal Conservancy Status: Feasibility study and conceptual design complete
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![Pleasanton community members annotate a map of the city during a community meeting]()
Pleasanton Trails Master Plan
Pleasanton, California
On behalf of TrailPeople, led a comprehensive, community-based trail master plan covering the historic, suburban, commercial, and rural portions of Pleasanton.
Client: City of Pleasanton Status: Conceptual design completed
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Bay Trail Gap Closure Implementation Plan
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Conducting a field survey of existing off-street Bay Trail via bike and coordinating outreach with seven local community-based organizations to identify unbuilt Bay Trail gaps that the community would like to see closed. The field survey data and community feedback will inform our support of conceptual designs for 5 Bay Trail segments.
Client: Alta Planning + Design for Metropolitan Transportation Commission Status: In progress
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![A tree-lined trail in Andrew Molera State Park]()
Space for Meaningful Outdoor Recreation (S'MORE) Campground
Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, California
Creating a new campground and support facilities for families to experience the beauty of Big Sur in Andrew Molera State Park, separate from the existing public campground.
Client: Ventana Wildlife Society Status: In progress
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![Rendering of a 10' trail with 2' shoulders with people walking]()
Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project
Arcata, California
Feasibility planning and design of construction documents for a major rail-trail in Arcata, California.
Client: City of Arcata Status: Feasibility planning and design complete; construction expected 2025
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![Bay Trail sign next to an overgrown sidewalk near a slough]()
SFO Bay Trail Gap Closure Study
San Francisco International Airport, California
Working with Fehr and Peers to identify and design trail alignment opportunities that will close the existing Bay Trail gap near San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Client: Metropolitan Transportation Commission Status: In progress
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![Green oak leaves in front of a set of railroad tracks]()
Great Redwood Trail
Northern California
Zander Westbrook Design will develop conceptual plans for trail town segments along the Great Redwood Trail, a 320 mile multi use rail to trail that connect California’s San Francisco and Humboldt Bays.
Client: Great Redwood Trail Agency Status: In progress
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![The Zander Westbrook Team and Santa Clara County Parks officials hiking through tall, golden grass in Coyote Canyon in order to survey a proposed trail project area]()
Santa Clara County Parks Trail Bid Toolkit
Santa Clara, California
Zander Westbrook Design is developing a trail construction cost estimation tool, a set of typical trail details and specifications, and a bid package process for Santa Clara County Parks to use in future trail construction projects.
Client: Santa Clara County Parks Status: In progress
Our Team
Sofia Zander, PLA
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Sofia (she/her) is a California licensed landscape architect (PLA #5363) and planner with two decades of experience in public and private practice focusing on public parks, trails, bikeways, and complete streets design. She loves working on projects that contribute to creating a world where everyone has access to safe and comfortable active transportation options, outdoor recreation facilities, and natural areas.
Liz Westbrook
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Liz (she/her) is a trail planner and designer with over 12 years’ experience in nonprofit and private practice. Her work has focused on regional trail and conservation planning, trail design and construction throughout the Bay Area. She has facilitated stakeholder planning and design in complex public access and open space projects. Passionate about managing, planning, and advocating for equitable public access through thoughtful design, education and community involvement.
Nela Rullan
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Nela (she/her) is a landscape designer and architect with eight years of experience. Her journey spans nonprofits and community projects to high-end residential designs, all focused on creating inclusive, beautiful spaces for everyone. At Zander Westbrook, Nela aims to create equitable spaces that inspire connections and reflect the diverse needs of the community. She loves nature and animals and celebrates the richness and diversity of all cultures.
Rocio Chavez
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Rocio (she/her) is a landscape designer with experience working in small community-scale to master plan-scale projects. Rocio brings her expertise for graphic design, CAD and knowledge of California native plants to the Zander Westbrook team. Rocio is passionate about the planning, design, and building of natural spaces.
Claire Adams
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Claire (she/her) is a landscape designer who joins the practice with varied experience in fabrication, specification and design. She brings an eye for details, an interest in storytelling and a knowledge of graphic design and cartography to Zander Westbrook. She is excited to design trails and spaces that bring people into greater understanding and connection with their world.
Jobs
We do not currently have a specific need for additional staff, but we always appreciate hearing from people who share our passion for equitable access to trails and open space. Please send your resume and portfolio to jobs@zanderwestbrook.com.
Certifications
DBE #49184 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) - U.S. DOT California Unified Certification Program
SB (Micro) #2037982 (Small (Micro) Business) - State of California, DGS
WOSB (Woman-Owned Small Business) - Federal SBA
SLEB #21-00059 (Small and Emerging Local Business) - Alameda County
LBCE #ZAN20221013-03 (Very Small Local Business Enterprise) - Alameda CTC
Contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
hello@zanderwestbrook.com
2927 Newbury Street, Suite B
Berkeley, CA 94703
