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Council makes Post Street pedestrian mall permanent between First Street and Leitzen Alley
Summary
After a multi‑year pilot and community engagement, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall on Post Street downtown. Supporters cited business activation, public art and street‑level vibrancy; staff and the downtown association will coordinate short‑ and long‑term placemaking and bollard/streetscape work.
The San Jose City Council approved creating a permanent pedestrian mall on Post Street—a half‑block between First Street and Leitzen Alley—converting the area from a temporary alfresco/pilot closure into a permanent pedestrianized public space.
Staff presented the item as the culmination of community and stakeholder engagement that began with an alfresco pilot during the pandemic, followed by a four‑day weekly interim closure and multiple neighborhood meetings.…
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