sOfA DISTRICT STREETPRINT CROSSWALK

Artist: Scape Martinez (2019)

Artist Scape Martinez was invited to create crosswalk designs because an existing streetprint design by Martinez located at S. First Street in the SoFA District had to be removed in order to make necessary street improvements.

Martinez worked closely with stakeholders in developing this new design. This design is based on repeating patterns of a variety of geometric motifs, and is rendered in a warm, inviting palate of vibrant colors that is well-suited to this SoFA district location. Martinez worked with artist Corinne Takara who provided technical assistance in the design development.

This project was initiated by the San José Downtown Association (SJDA) in partnership with the City of San José’s Department of Transportation and the Office of Cultural Affairs and is part of the SJDA’s Downtown Street Life Plan (DSLP). The DSLP is a vision and road map of street life and placemaking improvements for downtown San José, adopted by the SJDA more than five years ago.

The DSLP is a community-driven initiative that factors in input from a broad range of stakeholders, a long-term needs assessment, and urban design analysis. The planning process was conducted by CMG, a landscape architecture firm based in San Francisco. SJDA has continued implementation of its DSLP for more than five years.

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Report a Concern: (408) 793-4330 or publicart@sanjoseca.gov.

Documents

• SoFA Streetprint Crosswalks - Fact Sheet

Features

• (Public Art) Streetscape
• (Public Art) Permanent Artworks