First Street Streetscape Design Phase II

This project will continue the streetscape improvements on First Street from Main Street to San Antonio Road. The objectives of the project include providing improved public infrastructure and ensuring design continuity to increase public access, enhance pedestrian/bicycle safety and invigorate this portion of the downtown area. The project will address design layout, pedestrian scaled lighting, site furnishings, street trees, landscaping, drainage, grading and provide typical cross sections.

Project implementation will be completed in two stages. The first stage will determine the scope and limits of the project. This stage will include the identification of design considerations including parking related issues, property setbacks, and project limits within the public right-of- way. Public meetings for this stage will include presentations to the Planning and Transportation Commission and the City Council. The project will proceed to the next stage upon Council approval of the project scope and limits.

Stage two of the design process will address the actual streetscape layout and landscape elements. The services of a civil engineer/landscape architect will be secured to assist staff in the development of the project design plan. Public meetings for this stage will include meeting(s) with First Street property owners and tenants, as well as presentations to the Los Altos Village Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Planning and Transportation Commission.