Whisman Station is an innovative, transit-oriented community consisting of several high and medium-density developments including single-family homes. The neighborhood features a variety of housing types, narrow pedestrian-friendly streets, public open space and parks, reduced setbacks from sidewalks, and access to the adjacent VTA light rail station.

Callander Associates collaborated with the architect, civil engineer, and owner to provide the landscape design of the 313-unit urban infill development as well as the adjacent park. The challenging site is bisected by light rail tracks and surrounded by freeways, large arterials, and industrial areas. In addition, the neighborhood connectivity consists primarily of circles, cul-de-sacs and dead-end stubs. Callander’s design mitigated the issues, created pleasant pedestrian walkways, broke up the uniformity of the houses, and provided a buffer from the road noise.