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Livermore officials outline Blacksmith Square expansion, 452‑space parking garage and rooftop restaurant

City of Livermore · March 7, 2025
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Mayor John Marchand and Economic Development Director Brandon Cardwell detailed three downtown projects: a Blacksmith Square expansion (three new buildings, 13,000+ sq ft), the L Street parking garage adding 452 free spaces with ADA/EV/bike features, and a Farmers Union rooftop restaurant in a restored 1928 building, with openings slated this fall.

Mayor John Marchand and Brandon Cardwell, the city’s director of economic development, on Monday outlined several projects intended to expand downtown Livermore’s retail, dining and parking capacity, saying construction is underway and openings are slated for this fall.

"From a state of the art parking garage to new spaces for dining and entertainment, all these new developments are gonna enhance our community, attract visitors, and support local businesses," Cardwell said, summing up the city’s goals for the projects.

City officials said the Blacksmith Square expansion will add three new…

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