Village Streetscape OVERVIEW
Our current project, the Village Streetscape, is a $7.43 million public-private partnership between La Jolla Community Foundation (LJCF) and the City of San Diego to improve Girard Avenue from Prospect Street to Silverado Street. Planned upgrades include expanded pedestrian areas, improved crossings, enhanced lighting, upgraded landscaping, and stormwater infrastructure.
Phase One focuses on re-energizing the economy and walkability of the prime retail street in the Village, Girard Avenue from Silverado to Prospect Streets. The Streetscape Plan dynamically expands pedestrian zones, enhances crosswalks, and integrates corner parks. Elegant lighting improves safety, and meticulously planned landscaping provides shade canopies to create inviting community gathering spaces.
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KEY IMPROVEMENTS:
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY
TRAFFIC CALMING
ENHANCED LANDSCAPING AND SHADE
INCREASED LIGHTING
ADDITIONAL SEATING
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Phase 1: Girard Avenue, Prospect Street to Wall Street — fully funded
Phase 2: Wall Street to Silverado — fundraising underway
$7.43M total project estimate; Phase 1 construction funding committed
Funding & Administrative Partners: La Jolla philanthropists, City of San Diego, California Energy Commission, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, County of San Diego
Post-Construction Maintenance: Enhance La Jolla
Design complete; permit was issued in August 2026
Construction timeline: to be announced by October 2026
The Foundation welcomes philanthropic support for Phase 2. To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact LJCF directly.
To enhance the walkability and pedestrian experience in the Village, four intersections on Girard Avenue will be improved by implementing curb extensions to calm traffic and make crossing the streets easier and safer.
Silverado Street at Girard Avenue
Wall Street at Girard Avenue
The mid-block crossing on Girard Ave.
Prospect Street (South Side) at Girard Avenue
LANDSCAPING
Approximately 6,668 square feet of fresh landscaping will be introduced at the intersections
Further 1,500 square feet of landscape to be installed along Girard Avenue
An addition of 55 new trees will be interspersed among the existing 40, resulting in an impressive ensemble of 95 street trees
SEATING
Forty-six new benches will be added along Girard Ave, complementing the style of the existing benches in front of Warwick’s and Brooks Brothers, culminating in a total of forty-eight standard benches
In addition, custom benches will be installed at the intersections of Wall Street and Silverado Street, introducing additional 195 lineal feet of seating
LIGHTING
Four overhead light fixtures, featuring dark bronze finishes will enhance both ambience and safety at the Silverado and Wall Street intersections. Customization options will allow for banners and seasonal décor.
Catenary lighting will suspend overhead, infusing character and a warm, inviting glow
Additional lighting at mid-block crossing to accentuate the open space and create a pleasant ambiance
Integrated bench lighting will be installed at Silverado Street
ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
The plan includes 32,848 square feet of existing asphalt and sidewalk to be replaced
Custom cast iron grates to bridge the drainage channel between the curb and pop-out corner parks
New trash and recycling receptacles constructed of powder coated metal for durability will be placed along Girard Avenue
Public art is proposed at the Silverado Street and Wall Street intersections to invigorate the public space, inspire dialogue and provide vibrancy and texture
BENEFITS OF THE REHABILITATION
• Develop spaces that encourage people to interact
• Create visual interest with benches, planters and shade trees
• Improve lighting for ambiance and safety
• Expand pedestrian realm with corner parks
• Narrow street crossings, enhance sidewalk and intersection paving for visibility
Phase I Project Timeline: Check back for more information or email us to sign up for updates.
SUPPORT the VILLAGE STREETSCAPE PROJECT
INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Join La Jolla Community Foundation’s efforts to make a positive impact in the community. The LJCF is a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
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FOR GIFTS MADE BY CHECK, PLEASE MAIL YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO:
La Jolla Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1273
La Jolla, CA 92038
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For donations of $20,000 and above, please contact Lidia Rossner at 858-257-7100 or lrossner@ljcommunityfoundation.org.
FOR GIFTS MADE BY PHONE or to discuss other ways of donating to the La Jolla Community Foundation, please call us at 858-257-7100.
Recommend the La Jolla Community Foundation for a grant from your Donor Advised Fund.
FOR OTHER OPTIONS such as planned giving, charitable legacy, or donations of stock or real estate, please contact Lidia Rossner at lrossner@ljcommunityfoundation.org.
Jack McGrory and Una Davis
Philanthropist Una Davis launched the Village Streetscape Capital Improvement Project fundraising efforts with a lead gift of $1,000,000.
“La Jolla is my home an has been for over 30 years. I love if more than anywhere. As everyone knows, it needs some help. I’m hoping my gift makes La Jolla an even brighter jewel and inspires others to give back, too.”
Una Davis
Jack McGrory serves on the La Jolla Community Foundation Board of Directors as chair of the Village Streetscape Construction Committee.
“We need to revitalize the Village for our businesses to be competitive with the region. This is an extremely important project for La Jolla. We need to make this happen.”
Jack McGrory
VILLAGE STREETSCAPE COLLABORATORS
Architect: M.W. Steele Group
Project Manager: Campbell-Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Civil Engineer: latitude33 Planning and Engineering
Electrical Engineer: H+W Engineers
Geotechnical Engineer: Nova Services
Lighting Designer: HLB Lighting Design: Tina Aghassian, Azusa Yabe
Landscape Architects: Todd Fry Landscape Architects: Todd Fry, Jennifer Phelps
Architectural Advisors: Jim Alcorn, Paul Buss, Jennifer Luce