41st Avenue Corridor Plan

The City of Capitola has initiated a comprehensive planning effort to reimagine the future of the 41st Avenue Corridor, one of the city’s most important commercial and transportation corridors. This project will result in a long-term Corridor Plan that supports mobility improvements, economic vitality, housing growth, and a stronger sense of place for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Over the coming months, the City will work closely with the community to develop a high-level concept plan that will serve as a blueprint for revitalizing the corridor over the next decade. The planning process will include in-depth analysis, community engagement, and the development of conceptual designs to guide future investment and support grant funding opportunities.

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Key focus areas of the Corridor Plan include:

Multimodal Mobility: Enhancing the corridor to better serve pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and vehicles through safer, more accessible, and efficient street design.

Placemaking and Identity: Establishing a cohesive visual identity for the corridor through branding, landscaping, public art, and amenities that create a welcoming, vibrant environment.

Public Spaces and Greenspaces: Incorporating opportunities for gathering spaces, landscaping, and other urban amenities that foster community connection and improve quality of life.

Safety and Accessibility: Improving lighting, crossings, signage, and wayfinding for all users.

Supporting Housing and Mixed-Use Development: Aligning the plan with the City’s 2024 Housing Element to accommodate future growth while maintaining commercial vitality.

The City has retained SWA, an urban design and planning firm with extensive experience in corridor planning, to lead this effort. SWA will work closely with City staff, stakeholders, and community members to ensure the final plan reflects Capitola’s unique character, values, and long-term goals.