Post Street Pedestrian Mall
San José City Council Item 8.1
February 25, 2025
Nathan Donato-Weinstein
Downtown Manager
City Manager’s Office of Economic Development
and Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
Chris Arkley
Downtown Coordinator
City Manager’s Office of Economic Development
and Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
Post Street Closure
Post Street within DTSJ
2 Project Background
• In July 2020, Post Street between South First Street and Lightson Alley was closed to vehicular traffic as part of the San José Al Fresco initiative. • In January 2022, Post Street reopened to vehicles. Stakeholders began advocating for a permanent removal of vehicular traffic from the street. • In July of 2022, the City implemented a pilot to close Post Street Thursday through Sunday evenings.
• On November 5, 2024, the Pedestrian Mall Process was initiated by City Council.
Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960
• City Council adoption of a Resolution of Intention to form the Pedestrian Mall. • Public notice process completed before a public hearing at City Council. • Affected property owner(s) may file a written claim of damages with the City Clerk before the end of the scheduled Public Hearing held at City Council. • City Council may adopt a resolution either abandoning the proceeding or establishing the Pedestrian Mall.
• City Council adopts an ordinance with rules and regulations governing the operation of the Pedestrian Mall.
5 Post Street Activations
Business Vitality
• The Club on Post (2023)
• Velvet House (2024)
• Pageboy Expansion (2024)
• MOMENT Pop Ups (2024)
– Malisa Suchanya
– Sudibear
– Tiny Keyboard Shop
– It's Kleine
– Rose Gold Jelly
– Neko-Oi
Looking Forward
• Coordination amongst
SJDA, Project MORE, and
Post Street Stakeholders
is currently taking place to
form the long-term vision
for the closed street
• Planning for a street mural
and near-term
placemaking is under way
Rendering: Project MORE
Post Street Supporters
• Fire Department
• City Attorney’s Office
• Public Works
• San Jose Downtown Association
• District 3 Staff
• Department of
Transportation
• Office of Cultural Affairs
• Parks, Recreation, and
Neighborhood Services
• Project MORE
•Post Street Business and Property Owners
City of San José Teams
Post Street Pedestrian Mall
San José City Council Item 8.1
February 25, 2025
Nathan Donato-Weinstein
Downtown Manager
City Manager’s Office of Economic Development
and Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
Chris Arkley
Downtown Coordinator
City Manager’s Office of Economic Development
and Cultural Affairs
[email protected]