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Council approves renaming short segment of North Almaden Boulevard to Little Italy Way to stitch downtown districts

5781984 · September 18, 2025
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Summary

The City Council approved renaming a 400‑foot stretch of North Almaden Boulevard as Little Italy Way to formally link San Pedro Square, Arena Green and the SAP Center and improve downtown wayfinding.

The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a staff resolution on Sept. 16 renaming a short, approximately 400‑foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard — between West Julian Street and West St. John Street — to “Little Italy Way.” The action was limited to that specific segment and followed the city’s street‑renaming procedures for short renamings affecting fewer than 20 occupied parcels (Council Policy 6‑5).

City planning staff said the renaming request followed the city’s notice procedures and required postings; staff noted a community meeting and 41 mailed notices within the…

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