By: Hanna Nakano
Construction is set to begin this month on Davis’ G Street Plaza.
The section of G Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets—encompassing Woodstock’s, Three Mile, G Street WunderBar, The Artery, the Beer Shoppe, Vault, and more—has been closed to traffic since the pandemic.
It’s now being redesigned by the City of Davis as a public space to include platforms that extend the sidewalk onto the street.
Though the final design hasn’t been set in stone, the construction date is. “We’re doing these things in parallel with the construction process,” a City official told Comings & Goings columnist Wendy Weitzel.
Extended deadline
The local business owners are invited to connect with City decision makers in a Zoom meeting about the structure of the business agreements for use of space and furnishing guidelines.
The meeting is set for Wednesday, September 4 from 4p—5p. Downtown Davis business owners can email gstreetactivation@cityofdavis.org for meeting details. Businesses can continue to provide input on the space with that email address or kyancey@cityofdavis.org.
Businesses that currently have outdoor furnishings or items on G Street have until September 6 to have all items removed for renovations. Bollards at 2nd & G will be unlocked Monday—Thursday from 6:30a—2p until September 6.
Project timeline
Construction of the platforms and boardwalk area should be completed in late November or early December, according to the City.
The new G Street Corridor will open to the public in December 2024.
Construction zone
During construction, City officials say there may be noise, dust and debris. Contractors will work as quickly and efficiently as possible to complete the work on time and minimize impacts to businesses as much as possible.
Despite the construction zone, G Street businesses remain open and rely on patronage.
Alcohol on G Street on hold during construction
During construction, alcohol and food will not be able to be served outside due to the work being done, according to the City. Businesses interested in continuing this service after the space has been reopened must contact the City.
Details on new furnishings
Rearrangeable seating blocks, round café tables that cannot be connected, and bar-height seating with tabletop space that can be connected for larger groups have all been ordered by the City for the corridor project.
Furniture ordered by the City will set up the space initially and have seating ready for the community to use once construction is done. Individual businesses may enter into a business agreement with the City to provide their own furnishings, heaters, or misters.
The City will also add string lights along the edge of the platform.
To learn more about what’s happening on G Street, check out the City’s page on the project here.
