It’s happening. The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is nearing completion, and we are so excited…
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The City of San Carlos is excited to share that the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is ready for adoption and can be accessed here.
The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is a key component of the broader Downtown Specific Plan project. The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan sets forth new designs for the downtown's entire street network, including new public plazas, and sets the stage for significant transformation of the downtown core.
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The Public is invited to attend the following public hearings where consideration will be given to formally adopt the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan:
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April 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm: Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) will be asked to make a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm: City Council Meeting to consider the PTC's recommendation to adopt the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan.
Both meetings will take place at City Hall, 600 Elm Street, 1st Floor, Council Chamber.
To access the agenda packets and meeting details please visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
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Questions? Please reach out to advanceplanning@cityofsancarlos.org
A good plan involves everyone!
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Schematic Design Underway for the 700 Block of Laurel Street and Harrington Park
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Design-engineering (i.e. "shovel ready") drawings are underway for the first phase of downtown improvements. This initial phase, "Phase 1: 700 Block of Laurel Street and Harrington Park", is broken into two subparts. Phase 1A includes Harrington Park, and Phase 1B includes the full span of the 700 block of Laurel Street. This project is expected to break ground in November 2025, with construction of Phase 1A Harrington Park . Constructing improvements to the 700 block of Laurel Street is underdetermined at this time and dependent on funding/financing.
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Schematic designs are being developed with the San Carlos City Council over a series of meetings. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and learn how the designs are evolving and hear responses from the City Council. The public is invited to participate and make comments. The next meeting on April 28, 2025 will discuss the designs for the new pavilion and the new water feature.
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Meeting will take place at City Hall, 600 Elm Street, 1st Floor, Council Chamber.
To access the agenda packets and meeting details please visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
Project Overview
In partnership with the San Carlos community, the City is creating a plan for Downtown San Carlos that meets the needs of the community and businesses, now and into the future. The Downtown Specific Plan and Streetscape Master Plan will build upon what’s best and most loved about Downtown San Carlos, and take a close look at what needs updating or changing. The plan's focus is Downtown San Carlos, which is defined as Laurel Street, El Camino Real, and the cross streets from Holly Street to Greenwood Avenue.
The decisions we make collaboratively will shape Downtown San Carlos for years to come. The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is targeted for adoption in April 2025. The Downtown Specific Plan is targeted for adoption in September 2025.
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