Park Avenue Refresh Project Phase 2
Summary
Phase 1 finishes by October, but tree well bump-outs may have eliminated two to four parking spaces downtown — staff will confirm the exact count.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Phase 1 is within budget; Phase 2 scope and cost estimates come back around budget hearings, with bus-stop enhancements possibly funded outside the city budget.
Pedestrians and diners getting wider sidewalks, better ADA access and healthier trees.
Drivers who relied on the parking spots being removed near the tree wells.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Economic Development Advisory Board - Nov 10, 2026
Park Avenue draws strong foot traffic (over 2 million visits in 2026 YTD), but members worry the tenant mix and high rents — well above the 8–10% of sales most retailers can pay — are squeezing out the fashion and specialty stores that define the street. Anchor tenants like Williams-Sonoma and Lululemon keep people coming, but spaces may be too small or outdated to attract new nationals.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Aug 19, 2026
Phase 1 finishes by October, but tree well bump-outs may have eliminated two to four parking spaces downtown — staff will confirm the exact count.
Community Redevelopment Advisory Board - Jun 25, 2026
A board member flagged that businesses may lose customers during the Park Avenue Refresh construction. Staff described a program letting restaurants expand sidewalk seating during construction and noted monthly communication with the Park Avenue District.
City Commission - Jun 10, 2026
Phase 1 (Swoope to Garfield) is on schedule and budget for completion by fall; Phase 2 design from Garfield to New England starts now with construction in January 2027. Plans include 11 new bulb-outs, about 70 planters, 38 light poles, and a refreshed bus stop building.
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