When Palo Alto s Cal Ave was closed in 2020, most supported the move as essential to restaurants’ survival. We now have over three years of empirical evidence proving the street closure has harmed business. It s time for a change.
Parklets and car-free boulevards will remain a fixture of Palo Alto dining for the foreseeable future, though these areas will undergo a significant transformation in the coming months under rules that City Council endorsed Monday.
Business owners and property managers who have maintained a stake on the dead-end street for decades are now wondering if Palo Alto s second downtown can be a vibrant destination again.
Business owners and property managers who have maintained a stake on the dead-end street for decades are now wondering if Palo Alto s second downtown can be a vibrant destination again.