Fox Point Farms is an innovative medium‑density agrihood that reimagines community‑building in an era when traditional mid‑density housing often lacks open space and livability. This tour highlights how ambitious programming, integrated agriculture, and thoughtful design transformed the site into a regional destination. With a 5.5‑acre organic farm, brewery, and restaurant, the project supports a robust local food system that benefits both residents and the larger Encinitas community.
Guided by architects Steinberg Hart and Tecture with developer Nolen Communities, attendees will explore how design and architecture cultivate community through landscape, amenities, and agricultural integration.
Submitted for AIA CES approval.
Note: This tour is not mobility aid accessible.
Learning Objectives
- Identify planning and design strategies that integrate a working farm and agricultural amenities into medium‑density housing to enhance open space, livability, and community engagement.
- Describe design and planning approaches that address Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) challenges—such as fire resilience, landscape management, and material selection—in an agrihood context.
- Examine how material and assembly choices shape durability, daylighting quality, and resident well‑being, and how exposed connections are coordinated during construction.
- Assess collaboration models among architects, developers, and community partners that align the operations of a productive farm with residential and commercial uses, long‑term maintenance, and economic resilience.