The G Street Project’s objective is a civic space that is a vibrant hub of activity offering attractions, amenities and benefits to everyone who lives in or visits Davis, including businesses, residents, families and students. The project is a community investment in the vitality of downtown Davis. We believe the updated space on G Street will enhance the community and provide socializing opportunities, cultural enrichment and economic growth.

Construction on the project starts in a few weeks! There has been some misinformation/confusion out there on some G Street topics that we’d like address:

• Outdoor dining alcohol sales and service WILL continue to be allowed AFTER construction pursuant to current State ABC rules, the City’s Municipal Code, other applicable regulations and administrative processes and pending individual license agreements between businesses and the City on this block of G Street.
• All City-provided, outdoor seating areas will be available for outdoor dining for the community in all public access and public seating areas. For the public areas, City staff ordered seating blocks (that can be re-arranged), round café tables (that cannot be connected) and bar-height seating with tabletop space (that can be connected for larger groups). The furniture ordered by the City will set up the space INITIALLY and have seating ready for the community to use once construction is done.
• An individual business wishing to utilize space in the newly constructed area for its exclusive use will enter into a license agreement with the City and have the ability to implement its own furnishings (including tables, chairs, umbrellas, supplemental lights, heaters, etc.) as long as they meet City guidelines (being drafted). 
• Businesses meeting the requirements of the license agreement with the City and associated standards will be able to add seating, including seating for larger groups. City staff will further engage with G Street businesses to work out these details. City staff will also start working to seek new grants or other fund sources that may be utilized to make future enhancements to the space over time.
• String lights will be added along the edge of the platform. City staff will also evaluate the existing street lighting to make sure that it is functional and will work with the City’s Urban Forestry division if any street views are obscured by branches. 
• The inner 20 feet of G Street between the bollards is an emergency vehicle access corridor and needs to remain accessible for emergency personnel. No furnishings will be allowed in this area.

For more information and multiple FAQ documents, please visit the G Street Activation web page at: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/g-street-activation-project