At Meriam Park, we envision a community where sustainability meets social vibrancy, and diverse spaces come together to form a cohesive, walkable neighborhood. Through solution-based housing and thoughtfully designed communities, our commitment is to create an environment that not only meets the needs of today but also fosters enduring connections for generations to come
THE DISTRICTS
This destination is envisioned as our “Third Place,” the social center for residents, visitors and nearby businesses after home and work. The Tank district focuses on food innovation and is growing a balanced mix of retail, food & beverage, health & wellness, maker spaces and mixed-use while offering beautiful streetscapes, loft-style buildings, captivating outdoor spaces, and one-of-a-kind retail amenities. The look will feature industrial elements juxtaposed with buildings inspired by the surrounding agricultural heritage (agritecture) of the local landscape to create a familiar yet striking architectural statement that integrates diverse uses into a cohesive, visually-rich experience.
As its name implies, the Thrive district focuses on job creation and the progression of work environments that meet the demands of the modern workforce. It bolsters productivity, infuses economic stability, accommodates the entrepreneurial seedling companies of Chico and the region, and attracts company relocation and expansion to Chico. With over 444,000 square feet of space for professional and medical offices, commercial and mixed-use, the Thrive is buzzing with productivity, collaboration and creativity. The architecture of the Thrive features a stylized tech aesthetic integrated with modern accents, natural finishes accented with pops of color.
The Dwell District offers contemporary single and multi-family residences near the Tank District. Urban flats and town homes front courtyards and streets amid neighborhood parks, community gardens, and athletic fields, all in a pedestrian and bike-friendly setting. Landscaping features native plants and trees that offer shade and scenery.
About the Developer
Dan Gonzales is the founder and owner of Fifth Sun, an apparel design and manufacturing company based in Chico, California. He earned his Civil Engineering degree from Chico State in 1986 and pursued a career as a licensed professional engineer.
After holding positions at Caltrans and North Star Engineering, he decided to follow his creative and entrepreneurial passions by starting Fifth Sun. He credits his success to persistence and an analytic, yet creative approach to problem solving. This powerful combination has propelled Fifth Sun from a humble garage-based outfit into a 22 year-old manufacturing and design powerhouse, producing and selling over 2 million garments per month to nearly every national chain in the United States, and employing more than 200 people.
Dan’s experience designing and marketing apparel to a variety of demographics and managing his creative and technical divisions has given him valuable insight into the working habits, lifestyles and trends of the complex millennial generation. As the most collaborative and inclusive generation of our time, these young adults expect the places they work and live to embrace the same idealism and values they hold so dear. Dan understands and shares a passion for building environments that take a more holistic approach to creating a sense of place and connection. This was his inspiration for the master plan at Meriam Park.
Always intrigued by the challenge and opportunities of land development, Gonzales seeks to create in Meriam Park a thriving, vibrant community that provides economic sustainability, social connection and healthy living for current and future generations of Chico.