In 2009 the City of King was awarded a CalTrans Environmental Justice Grant for strategic planning for the City’s historic downtown (Historic Corridor Revitalization Plan). The Plan was adopted as an ordinance by City Council in January 2011. The Plan provides guidance and recommendations for enhancing business opportunities, jobs, shopping, streetscapes, and other community services and activities.
A major component of the Plan includes well-designed, appropriate civic improvements. As such, the Plan evaluates circulation, streetscape enhancements, and bicycle and pedestrian linkages that add value and beautify the downtown area. The Plan also proposes new development standards for the construction and renovation of downtown buildings that protect the historic character and generate investment opportunity.
A robust and inclusive public participation process drove the preparation the Plan. Community input was critical to creating a community vision that reflects the City’s history, strengthens community identity, and makes a positive visual impression.
The following links provide more information on the Historic Corridor Revitalization Plan. The Final Draft Plan can be downloaded at the link below:

Final Draft Historic Corridor Revitalization Plan (PDF, 78.9MB)
Project Information
Workshop I – July 29, 2009
Notice of Public Community Workshop
Workshop I Flyer – English & Spanish
Workshop I Presentation – Part 1 of 2
Workshop I Presentation – Part 2 of 2
Workshop II – September 23, 2009
Notice of Public Community Workshop II
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Presentation – September 23, 2009
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Part 1 of 5
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Part 2 of 5
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Part 3 of 5
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Part 4 of 5
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Part 5 of 5
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Handout Part 1 of 2
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Handout Part 2 of 2
Workshop II Draft Maps – September 23, 2009
Draft Concept Plan 1: Traditional Map
Draft Concept Plan 2: Optimal Map
Visual Preference Survey Results
Vision Statement and Guiding Objectives/Declaracion Visual y Guias Objetivas
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Results: Ranking Graph
Workshop II Visual Preference Survey Results: Percentages Graph
Workshop III – January 27, 2010
Workshop III Presentation Part 1: Review, Concept Plans, and Form-Based Codes
Workshop III Presentation Part 2a: Circulation and Streetscapes
Workshop III Presentation Part 2b: Circulation and Streetscapes Continued
How can I be involved in the Plan process?
The City strongly encourages everyone to participate in the public outreach program. A number of Community Workshops will be conducted throughout the Plan’s preparation. This page will be continually updated with participation opportunities. The next Community Workshop is Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6pm. The Workshop will be held at the Salinas Valley Fair (625 Division Street, King City).
How can I get on the mailing list?
Please submit an email or write a letter as follows:
Maricruz Aguilar-Navarro, Assistant Planner City of King Community Development Department 212 S. Vanderhurst Avenue King City, CA 93930or email: maguilar@kingcity.com
How can I get more information on the Plan?
You may contact Maricruz Aguilar-Navarro at 831.386.5916 between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday.