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Downtown revitalization

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May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Sunnyvale, the downtown revitalization effort continues with significant progress on the Murphy Avenue pedestrian mall. The section of Murphy Avenue between West Washington and West Evelyn avenues remains closed to vehicles as construction advances to convert it into a permanent pedestrian-only space, marking a key phase in the city’s generational transformation of its downtown core. Recent city-related activity includes the April 28 Board of Supervisors meeting, which, while primarily focused on other topics, is part of the broader regional context affecting Sunnyvale. No new local agenda items or news specifically updating downtown projects were reported this week. What to watch: Continued updates on the Murphy Avenue pedestrian mall construction and any forthcoming city council discussions or approvals related to the Cityline build-out will be important for tracking the downtown revitalization progress.

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Agenda item: Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market Commendation. SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Valley Healthcare equipment donation and Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competit…
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February 2026
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Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
2026-02-22
3.: Downtown Wayfinding Program Update
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Downtown Revitalization — Murphy Avenue & the Cityline Build-Out
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Sunnyvale's downtown is in the midst of a generational transformation. Murphy Avenue — between West Washington and West Evelyn avenues — is currently closed to vehicles and being converted to a permanent pedestrian-only