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Archived News Release from 2003 For Immediate Release
Community Invited to Participate
in Discussion of Courthouse Square Design
Redwood City, CA - September 2, 2003
- Remember when every downtown had a central
gathering place, a plaza, or a town square? Those spaces provided
a comfortable place for people to gather, meet, and be part
of a real community.
Redwood City intends to have such a central downtown gathering
space again, and all residents and interested people are invited
to participate in the first of several discussions of the
Courthouse Square design. This first community workshop is
scheduled for Thursday, September 25th, from 7 to 10 pm in
the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1017 Middlefield
Road in Redwood City.
The City's intent is to remove the 'annex' building and restore
the façade of the old Courthouse on Broadway, across
from the Fox Theater. With the annex gone, the opportunity
will exist to create a great public space for the community,
which will bring pedestrians and new life and vitality to
the Downtown area. It's part of the renaissance of our Downtown
that is coming together, and part of building a great community
together.
At this initial workshop, the City's urban design firm will
provide a presentation on civic-type spaces and their role
in city centers. They will also facilitate a discussion on
the plan to create an open plaza in front of the courthouse,
which will be the primary Downtown open space, the social
and symbolic “heart of the city,” and one of the
keys to restoring Redwood City's historic downtown. Refreshments
will be served, and interested people are asked to call 780-7204
to reserve a seat at the first Courthouse Square public workshop.
Future workshops are planned and will be publicized as they
are scheduled.
Visit Redwood City's website at www.redwoodcity.org
for information about the City and its services, the community,
recreation programs, education, City government, and local
business.
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Contact:
Claudia Olalla
Community Development Analyst
650-780-7263
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