Pedestrians traversing one of San Jose’s busiest downtown corridors will discover a more inviting area.
City officials and the San Jose Downtown Association unveiled a $795,000 beautification project Monday, where color and vibrancy are taking hold. The makeover includes 17 projects along Santa Clara Street between Market and Fourth streets, with new murals, re-painted building facades, colorful lighting and more.
This project kicks off the city and downtown association’s “Stitching Districts” initiative, which Mayor Matt Mahan said will build civic pride in the city’s core by making it safer, more walkable and exciting for residents and visitors alike…