Welcome to the Town Center Master Plan Community Engagement Portal. As we look to the future of the Portola Valley Town Center over the next 25 years, the Town Center Master Plan Committee (TCMPC) will be looking to the community! The committee seeks to create a unified Town Center Master Plan which will enhance the amenities and sense of place we already enjoy. This plan will serve as a framework which will reflect community values and adapt to the changing needs and demands that the Town Center’s amenities provide in the years to come. The TCMPC wants to hear YOUR ideas to help shape the next dimension of our Portola Valley Town Center; the heart of the community. We call this process placemaking and it’s truly a community effort.
What is placemaking?
Placemaking is the process of collectively reimagining and reinventing public spaces to be the heart of the community. Effective placemaking results in places with a cohesive physical, social and cultural identity that contribute to people’s health, happiness, and well-being.
What creates a sense of place?
| » It’s accessible | » It offers diverse activities and amenities |
| » It’s social | » It’s comfortable and appealing |
| » It’s in tune with the environment | » It’s family-friendly |
