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Downtown San Mateo's revival is a playbook for other California cities

Downtown San Mateo's revival is a playbook for other California cities
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San Mateo made the year-round pedestrian-only closure permanent in 2021 as part of an effort to revitalize downtown and support local businesses. Since then, the area has experienced steady growth, with new businesses, public events and increased foot traffic helping fuel its success.

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