Project Status: The final round of the design review is complete. This winter we will advertise to get bids for construction.

Next Steps:

• Summer 2024 - Award construction contract

The community's top amenities to add to the plaza include:

• Covered garage ramp
• Play area
• Overhead lighting
• Spray misters
• Enhanced labyrinth
• Walls with seating and planters

Reports to Council

• Report to Council 21-0853, September 28, 2021 - Approval of Contract to Callander Associates Landscape Architecture Inc. for Design Services for the Plaza del Sol Phase II Project (F21-110)
• Report to Council 20-0718, August 11, 2020 - Approval of the Conceptual Design for the Plaza del Sol Phase II Project (see Preferred Concept Plan below)

Background Documents

• Project Purpose and Background
• Public Feedback Outreach Summary
• Preferred Concept Details
• Preferred Concept Plan
• February 2020 - Community Meeting #2 - Presented preliminary concepts and obtained feedback
• December 2019 - January 2020 - Community Meeting #1 and Online Survey - Obtained community input related to desired improvements

In May 2003, the Sunnyvale City Council approved a phased project approach for construction of a downtown plaza at 200 West Evelyn Ave. The urban park was designed and constructed on top of the underground parking structure of the Mozart Development (Mathilda Place). Construction of Phase I was completed in 2004. It opened to the public as Plaza del Sol.

A City project to design and construct Plaza del Sol Phase II was originally scheduled for 2012-2014. However, the funding was rescheduled multiple times. Funding changes were due to developments in the downtown area, budget needs or competing priorities. Phase II includes design features left out of the initial project due to insufficient funding. It adds features based on experience with the initial project. The intent is to create a landmark focal point on Plaza del Sol to encourage Sunnyvale residents and guests to visit.

Timeline

• September 2021 - Award design contract
• April 2021 - Advertise RFP
• September 2020 - Begin RFP process for a landscape architect
• August 11, 2020 - Present final concept to City Council
• July 8, 2020 - Present preferred concept to the Parks and Recreation Commission