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March 30, 2023

Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

By Brittney Sherman

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.

March 22, 2023

$4M grant awarded for Monterey Road improvements

By Brittney Sherman

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.

March 06, 2023

From office to housing in one step

By Brittney Sherman

The “Office to Housing Conversion Act” is a state bill that would limit and potentially block a City’s ability to delay conversions from office-to-housing. The Act would block unnecessary review requirements, eradicate City zoning restrictions not supporting the conversion, and require 10% of the project to be affordable. To further spur conversions, the Act would also provide a grant funding mechanism through the "California Downtown Recovery Catalyst Fund.” In 2022, California approved a budget of $400 million to incentivize developers, however the combined challenges of labor shortages, materials, and retrofitting challenges have kept conversion projects to a minimum……for now.

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