Latest City Update (April 15, 2025)
Downtown street plan in San Carlos is moving forward (View)
“Streetscape plans for a reimagined downtown San Carlos revitalizing the space to be more pedestrian-focused and apt for community events were approved by the city’s Planning Commission, recommending the finalized design framework to the City Council.” (Daily Journal – August 15, 2025)
“It’s really going to favor pedestrians and outdoor diners, so we really wanted to create space for all of that to happen,” said design consultant Jim Stickley (Daily Journal – August 15, 2025)
(An Inspirational) Vision For The Downtown San Carlos (View)
“Downtown is the heart of San Carlos that provides a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, safe, charming, futuristic, and accessible destination for the community. It is a place for celebration and gathering that offers diverse and authentic experiences through a draw of food, retail, services, art and music in a visually attractive environment for the growing community. Downtown is an
inclusive place with easy access for all, opportunities for businesses of all types, and inviting spaces for people of all ages. Downtown San Carlos is sustainable district, with landscape that supports ecological and community health and well-being.”
(Source: San Carlos website)
Note: The 700 Block of Laurel has been closed to vehicles since June 2020.
