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Public and council press for downtown reclamation; city exploring courthouse relocation and station‑area readiness
Summary
Public speakers and council members urged restoration of Santa Clara's historic downtown grid, and staff said it is in discussions with the state and courts about potential courthouse relocation that could free Main Street for redevelopment; council asked staff to prioritize downtown readiness and the Nexus study for community benefits.
Multiple public speakers urged the council to accelerate downtown restoration and to support efforts to make downtown parcels developer‑ready. Speakers from community groups including Reclaiming Our Downtown asked the city to prioritize a courthouse relocation and downtown connectivity projects to enable blocks A–F of the station area plan.
Staff update and next steps: City staff said they are meeting with Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell’s office…
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