We’re excited to share some vibrant updates that have brought a fresh, cohesive look to our downtown streets! This winter, we focused on enhancing two key areas: layering in color, texture, and a touch of artistic history. Fountain Alley Gets a Ground-Up Makeover Our team recently completed a land scape refresh in Fountain Alley, transforming the planters with new soil, careful cleanup, and a rich layer of tan bark. This isn’t just a facelift, it’s a foundation for healthier, more vibrant plants that will thrive in the coming seasons, making your stroll through the alley even more pleasant. A Splash of Heritage Color on 2nd Street Have you noticed the warm, new glow on 2nd Street? We’ve repainted the parking lot walls between Santa Clara and San Fernando, trading the old bright green for a beautiful goldenrod yellow. This isn’t just any color, it’s a deliberate nod to one of our earliest Street Life mosaic art projects in the district. The new hue creates a more harmonious and inviting streetscape, beautifully complementing the surrounding brick and architecture. It’s a shade that feels sunny in summer and warmly inviting in winter, revitalizing the space year-round. Finishing Touches: Planters on the Move! To tie everything together, we’ve relocated two hanging planters from 1st Street to adorn Fountain Alley, and given all the planters along 2nd Street a full revitalization. These living touches add bursts of greenery, improving the overall aesthetic and experience for everyone who walks, shops, and dines in the heart of San Jose. These improvements are all about creating a more connected, beautiful, and enjoyable downtown environment. Next time you’re in the area, take a moment to enjoy the new views! Below are the locations where tree maintenance work has taken place over the past few months:  West Santa Clara Street between Montgomery Street and Almaden Avenue First Street between East Reed Street and San Carlos Street Circle of Palms Market Street between Santa Clara Street and Julian Street (east side) North Almaden Avenue Notre Dame Avenue Paseo de San Antonio at 4th Street Tech Museum North 2nd Street North 5th Street 3rd Street Reed Street between 1st and 2nd Streets North and South San Carlos Street, west of SAP Center Cathedral of St. Joseph (Market St. and San Fernando St.) Post Street Park Street Market Street and San Carlos Street Almaden Avenue between Santa Clara Street and Sharks Way All of these services were provided under the supervision of our Street Life team. Learn more about Street Life here. The post Downtown Refresh: New Colors Blooms for Fountain Alley 2nd Street appeared first on San Jose Downtown. ...read more read less