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HLC backs pilot to narrow State Street planters and add sidewalk dining room; details to be refined

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Summary

The Historic Landmarks Commission endorsed a pilot to slightly narrow raised planters on the 1200 block of State Street to create more contiguous brick sidewalk and additional room for outdoor dining while keeping existing trees. Staff and the subcommittee will refine planting lists and details before implementation.

The Historic Landmarks Commission on Dec. 18 supported a pilot to reconfigure planters on the 1200 block of State Street to create additional sidewalk space for dining and pedestrian circulation while retaining the blocks existing street trees.

What was proposed: City staff and the HLC State Street subcommittee proposed tightening the footprint of the raised planters that currently separate the sidewalk from outdoor dining or the curb. The pilot would keep all healthy trees in place, remove one failing, marginal tree, and reduce some…

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