On Sunday, March 8, City Public Works Department staff hosted a community outreach event at the Placentia Avenue and Center Street intersection. 

Mayor Pro Tem Manuel Chavez and Council Member Arlis Reynolds attended the event that provided a forum to discuss the project and gain input directly from residents about planned safety improvements.  

City staff creatively used plants and construction equipment to temporarily demonstrate a high visibility crosswalk and curb extension, providing residents with hands-on experience of the potential improvements.

During the event, residents could visualize safety improvements and speak directly with City staff for questions and input. City staff will utilize the input to inform the design, which is expected to begin soon and will include a new crossing of Placentia Avenue.  

Approximately 60-80 residents attended the event, which was promoted by Resilience OC.