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The City of Morgan Hill is excited to announce that the City has been selected as a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA)’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Cohort! Read the full Press Release to learn more about the Morgan Hill Project.
What started out as a way to support local home-based makers and brick n mortar retailers during the pandemic, has since morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. The Grand Opening of the 4th season of Sidewalk Saturdays will kick-off on Saturday April 1 and feature over 20 vendors. The 2023 Spring season will take place every Saturday between April 1-June 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill. To learn more about the event or become a vendor, visit the Sidewalk Saturday’s website.
The City of Morgan Hill adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2021, which included a key central goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reaching carbon neutrality by 2045 and working toward this goal through several sub-goals, action items, and planning efforts. Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) awarded the City two grants, which strategically align with the CAP goals.
The first grant will help fulfill the CAP goal of “converting all municipal buildings to “all-electric” by 2035" through the development of a new “all-electric” Fire Station and interpretive meeting area in the adjacent park space. The City’s new Fire Station is anticipated to open in late 2024. The second grant will help implement the CAP’s outreach, education, and engagement initiatives by supporting community activities related to climate change.
After a long and highly competitive process, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission awarded the City of Morgan Hill a nearly $4 million grant to improve Monterey Road. The grant is designed to support the resurfacing of the roadway, restriping of improved bicycle lanes, installation of missing sidewalks, upgrades to pedestrian ramps, and installation of new medians. The improvements aim to increase safety for all vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
The City of Morgan Hill has dedicated resources over the last several years to improving its roadways, resulting in a robust maintenance program and ongoing bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. The City’s Vision Zero Policy is a core driver of these efforts. The City also continues to make distinguishable efforts in identifying and applying for competitive grants to ensure the residents benefit from Regional, State, and Federal transportation dollars. The improvements to Monterey Road are anticipated to begin in 2025. The City plans to establish and share a detailed schedule and list of impacts before construction commences.
In January 2022, the City Council approved the creation of a Downtown community parklet project to create additional community space. City staff would like to hear your thoughts about the ideas to program the community parklet, as well as explore other Downtown activation ideas. Please join us for a presentation at the Community and Cultural Center El Toro Room on Monday March 6, 2023. Meetings will be held in-person and via zoom from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. and from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. If you have questions, or would like to share feedback and ideas directly via email, please reach out to Brittney.sherman@morganhill.ca.gov
Join the webinar from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. HERE
Join the webinar from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. HERE
We are now accepting vendor applications for the Spring 2023 Sidewalk Saturday Season! Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill, features anywhere from 15-25 vendors. The 12-week season occurs every Spring and Fall, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays and submit your application HERE!
Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Coordinator Brittney Sherman at Brittney.sherman@morganhill.ca.gov
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