[10][8]: 9  County plans approved in 1983 and 1984 initiated the concept of a "transit village" of mixed-use transit-oriented development around the station.

[12] The two buildings, as well as a $12 million footbridge carrying the Iron Horse Regional Trail over Treat Boulevard, were opened in October 2010.

[15][16] On September 23, 2010, the BART Board voted to change the station name to Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre to reflect the name of the transit village.

[17] The name change was supported by the transit village developer and the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency, but opposed by the city of Pleasant Hill.

[18][19] The Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency and the developer paid the $413,800 cost of changing station signage and system maps.