Concord expands Spanish-themed architecture beyond its downtown

Looking to create a more consistent architectural look for a larger area near downtown, the Concord City Council this week approved expanding the boundaries within which its trademark Spanish-influenced architectural theme will predominate.

With Tuesday’s vote, the Concord Avenue corridor west from downtown to Market Street (“inner core”), as well as properties along and near Clayton Road west and south of the downtown BART station (“outer core”) will now fall within the zone where “early California” Spanish-themed architecture and design will be required.