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Soledad updates on Mercadito market, Container Village, hotels, Purple Pipe and street repairs

Soledad Planning Commission · February 13, 2026
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Economic development staff described plans for a downtown 'Mercadito' pop‑up market, work to secure predevelopment funding for a Container Village, interest from hotel developers, the Purple Pipe recycled water project and upcoming repaving of streets such as Gavilan following pipe installation.

Community and economic development staff told the Planning Commission about a suite of local initiatives intended to spur downtown activity and infrastructure improvements.

Staff said the city is planning a pop‑up market called Mercadito at Cesar Chavez Park to help home‑based businesses and to encourage downtown spending; partners include the Small Business Development Center and the Soledad Chamber. The department also…

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