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How do you imagine Mountain View in 2030? Care to weigh-in on the General Plan and planning efforts such as the Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) at a future meeting? You can use this cool interactive Google Map to help the city prioritize key areas! Go ahead…download it and mark it up.

Feedback from community workshops and targeted outreach meetings are also helpful for policy framework, future land use  for the City for Mountain View. Participants will be given an opportunity to interact with City of Mountain View staff and consultants, to ask questions or provide comments in an informal setting.

Lend your feedback, as the team works toward refining General Plan policies and land use direction for this Fall by attending an upcoming summer meeting. Learn about the status of the City’s General Plan Update, including emerging goals, policies and direction that will help shape the future of Mountain View –

General Plan Policies and Planning Areas Citywide Workshop
Thursday, July 29, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (sign-in 6:00-6:30pm)

The full July 29th agenda pdf  is posted here for your convenience.
If you are unable to attend, workshop materials will be posted online after July 29th.

http://www.mountainview2030.com/Content/10027/InteractiveMap.html

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Spending too much time in your car on commutes? Thinking of moving closer to work? Mountain View makes it easy to enjoy more time outdoors, whether during the work-week or on the weekends. Mountain View is a Bicycle Friendly Community and offers extensive bikeways and trails for safe, fun rides around our city.

Did you know? Downtown bike maps, lockers and bike shelter at the downtown Mountain View Transit Center can be obtained from the Public Works Department. One of our favorite trails for an easy ride is Stevens Creek Trail, which  is currently open from Shoreline at Mountain View to Sleeper Avenue, located south of El Camino Real.

We’ve provided a full map for your convenience — click here to download

According to the City of Mountain View – ” The 4.8 mile section paved all weather pathway contains 6 undercrossings, 5 pedestrian bridges, a major 1/4 mile overcrossing structure that spans Central Expressway, Evelyn Avenue, light rail and the Caltrain tracks and a 350 foot pedestrian/bicycle overpass spanning Highway 237. The trail provides users multiple experiences through woodlands, tidal marshes and city neighborhood parks. In addition to bringing a unique creekside experience to urban residents and workers, the trail’s easy connections to major bus routes, Cal Train and light rail make it ideal for connecting to the city’s North Bayshore businesses. The trail is open from dawn to dusk. Dogs are allowed on leash from Sleeper Avenue north to the Crittenden Trailhead which is an entrance to Shoreline at Mountain View. Dogs are not allowed in Shoreline at Mountain View. Parking is available at the Crittenden Lane, La Avenida, Whisman, Landels and Yuba Drive Trailheads.”

For photos and more information visit the Stevens Creek Virtual Tour beginning at Landels School and Park.

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Thursday, July 22 Finding Stella will play from 6:30-8:00pm at downtown Mountain View’s Thursday Night Live. The music of Finding Stella delivers the classic rock and pop spirit of the 70’s and 80’s and throws in a newer, warmer rock quality that draws huge crowds. Castro Street will be closed to traffic from Evelyn to Mercy Street and attendees will be able to enjoy restaurant dining, shopping, kids’ activities, farmer’s market, live music and custom/classic cars on display. There is plenty of free parking and “Kwick Cart” pedi-cabs will be giving people rides up and down the street. Enjoy the fun and meet your neighbors!

Life is good in Mountain View. We have the benefits of a small town lifestyle with added urban, cultural and entertainment activities within easy reach. Our commutes are short and our living spaces have the extra elbow room we desire. Experience Downtown Castro Street at Dana without the cars!  Pack a picnic dinner and join the fun at Cuesta Park and Rengstorff Park.

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Summer Outdoor Movie Nights kicks-off in Mountain View’s Cuesta Park, located at 615 Cuesta Drive TONIGHT – July 16th at 8:30 pm. Enjoy a free movie under the stars with neighbors and friends. Don’t forget to BYOB (Bring your own blanket) and lawn chair! Summer Outdoor Movie Nights run each Friday through August 20th and are a family friendly event. Playing tonight: Cloudy with a Chance of Meat Balls

If this type of venue sounds appealing to you, head to downtown Menlo Park for the 24th Annual Connoisseurs’ Marketplace, July 17-18. This year’s event will feature something for everyone – world-class art by 250 of America’s top artists, two days of great music, engaging chefs’ demos, fabulous food and drink, tons of fun for kids, artisan specialty food purveyors, a new collector car show, home and garden exhibits, health and wellness displays and an organic and green products showcase.

Watch the video below and take a look at their website for more information.

Glencoe & Carlyle Model Homes now available for sale at Gables End in Mountain View! Join us Saturday, July 10th from 12 to 3pm, tour our beautiful new homes and enjoy delicious BBQ from Andy’s Bar-B-Que with all the fixins’. Here’s a sneak peek of Andy’s menu, just to tempt you! With over 100 happy owners already calling Gables End “home”, come see for yourself why we are Mountain View’s best selling residential community.

*Limited Time 4.5% Fixed Rate Offered

Glencoe- 3 bed/ 2.5 bath, great for entertaining, granite counter tops in kitchen, high ceilings, patio/deck, extra storage, 2 car garage, and skylight.

Carlyle – 3 bed/ 2.5 bath, bonus room, large windows, great locations, granite counter tops in kitchen, 9 foot ceilings, patio, and 2 car garage.

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Let’s face it…we “SV techies” spend too much time in front of computers and not enough time mixing it up, socializing (the old fashioned way) and letting loose! We are grateful that Mountain View offers such a diverse range of cultural activities, venues and events. Watching Spain beat Germany at The World Cup left us feeling like doing the Tango and lucky for us Alberto’s is just several dance steps away on Dana Street, downtown. Looking for a fun way to spice up your weekly workouts? How about a great Sunday date night idea? Viva Espana… Meet a neighbor and do The Tango- Sundays and Mondays @ Alberto’s!

Read about the history of Tango here

Argentine Tango Sundays
Hosted by Dorcas
MILONGA every Sunday, except the 2nd of the month
From 7:00 p.m. until late.
Afternoon workshops with visiting teachers for intermediate/advanced level
For more information:
espiritulibretango.blogspot.com
Check Calendar for Times
Tango Mondays
Hosted by Marcelo Solis
Lessons All Levels
7:00 pm Tango Fundamentals
8:00 pm Intermediate
9:00 pm Practica
For more information:
marcelosolistangoargentino.blogspot.com
Check Calendar for Times

For the first time in 25 years, recreational boaters can launch their vessels from Alviso Marina County Park. Residents of South Bay and the Peninsula are now more connected than ever and have an easier way to get to San Francisco Bay.

The new boat launch includes a pier for non-motorized craft, such as kayaks and canoes, and another for launching large motorized boats. This improvement effort is part of an ongoing project to revitalize the Alviso area. The Alviso Park upgrade also includes a parking lot for boat trailers. Phase 1 of the wetland improvement project, completed in 2005, involved such improvements as walking boardwalks throughout the slough area, observation decks, picnic areas, natural landscaping and interpretive trails.

Once a hotbed of activity for fishermen and businesses, the local residents believe that the new launch will be good for Alviso. Boaters and non-boaters alike will find something new to do with this ambitious wetland improvement.

Having convenient access to outdoor recreation in such close proximity to Gables End is just one of the many reasons that we love Mountain View and all it has to offer.