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June 18, 2009
With the concrete elements and the steel frame for the new Target store building now complete, work is focused on completing the shell of the new building and outfitting the interior to include fire sprinklers, plumbing, electrical, and heating and air conditioning ducts. The large red erection crane has been disassembled and removed from the site.
Work is underway on the elevator system in the new parking structure on Taaffe Avenue, west of the Target store. Along with parking directly under Target, this parking structure will provide additional parking for Target and the Downtown Sunnyvale area. A pedestrian bridge over Taaffe Avenue will connect the second level of this parking structure to the Target primary shopping level.
Utility connections are being made to the new Target store, including electrical, gas, water and sewer.
Final work on roadways around the new Target store is planned to begin in the next two weeks.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
June 3, 2009
Erection of the steel frame of the new Target store continues moving from north to south. The steel frame for the new architectural corner element for the store at McKinley and Taaffe avenues can now be seen from Mathilda Avenue.
Installation of siding, the roofing system, fire sprinklers, plumbing, electrical, and heating and air conditioning ducts continues, moving from north to south.
Installation of pre-cast concrete structural elements is underway in the final (southerly) section of the store.
The contractor plans to use a helicopter to lift heating, ventilation and air conditioning units to the roof of the new store. This is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue, from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue, will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
May 28, 2009
Erection of the steel frame of the new Target store continues moving from north to south. The steel frame for the new architectural corner element for the store at McKinley and Taaffe avenues can now be seen from Mathilda Avenue.
Installation of siding, the roofing system, fire sprinklers, plumbing, electrical, and heating and air conditioning ducts continues, moving from north to south.
Installation of pre-cast concrete structural elements is underway in the final (southerly) section of the store.
The contractor plans to use a helicopter to lift heating, ventilation and air conditioning units to the roof of the new store. This is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue, from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue, will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
May 21, 2009
The middle one-third of the steel frame of the new Target store is being erected.
Installation of siding, the roofing system, plumbing, electrical and heating and air conditioning ducts continues in the northerly portion of the new store. Fire-proofing for the structural steel continues.
The second level concrete topping slab for the center third of the Target store has been placed.
Forming for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for southerly section of the new Target store parking garage continues.
Electrical cabling and communications cable are being pulled in new conduits and vaults along Murphy and McKinley Avenue east of the Target store.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue, from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue, will remain closed until Spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
May 13, 2009
Erection of the steel frame for the new Target store building continues, moving from the north end of the store to the south. Installation of siding, the roofing system, plumbing, electrical and heating and air conditioning ducts continues. Fireproofing the structural steel has started.
Pre-cast concrete floor units are being delivered and set in the middle section of the Target store. Forms and reinforcing steel for the second-level concrete topping slab are being placed.
Forming for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for the southerly section of the new Target store parking garage continues.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue, from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue, remains closed due to project work, and will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
May 8, 2009
Erection of the steel frame for the new Target store building continues. Installation of siding, the roofing system, and heating & air conditioning ducts also continues.
Precast concrete floor units are being delivered and set in Phase 2 (the middle section) of the Target store.
Forming for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for southerly section of the new Target store parking garage continues.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until Spring of 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
May 1, 2009
Erection of the steel frame for the new Target store building continues. Installation of siding, the roofing system, and heating & air conditioning ducts also continues.
Precast concrete floor units are being delivered and set in Phase 2 (the middle section) of the Target store.
Forming for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for southerly section of the new Target store parking garage continues.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until Spring of 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
April 24, 2009
Erection of the steel frame for the northerly portion of the new Target store building continues. Installation of heating and air conditioning ducts has also begun.
Building the forms for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for the new Target store parking garage continues.
Curbs and gutters were placed along Murphy Avenue from McKinley to Iowa avenues, and on McKinley Avenue from Murphy Avenue to Sunnyvale Avenue was completed last week. Paving is scheduled for this week.
The east side of the Town Center project area remains closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue. The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue, from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue, is closed due to project work and will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
April 17, 2009
Erection of tilt-up walls, pre-cast columns and beams, and second level floor deck elements for the retail stores and the new Target store along McKinley Avenue continues.
Forming for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for the new Target store parking garage continues this week. The new Target store will be located above this parking lot.
Final grading of Murphy Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is scheduled to continue this week. Installation of new curbs will follow.
The east side of the Town Center project area remains closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue. The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
April 10, 2009
Erection of tilt-up walls, pre-cast columns and beams, and second level floor deck elements for the retail stores and the new Target store along McKinley Avenue continues.
Forming for the interior cast-in-place columns and walls for the new Target store parking garage continues this week. The new Target store will be located above this parking lot.
Final grading of Murphy Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is scheduled to continue this week. Installation of new curbs will follow.
The east side of the Town Center project area remains closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue. The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
March 26, 2009
Construction of tilt-up wall units for the retail stores along McKinley Ave. under the new Target store is underway. Units cast in previous weeks are scheduled to be lifted into place beginning this week.
Foundations for the new Target store are to be completed by this week. Forming for interior cast-in-place columns and walls started last week.
Electric, gas and communications utilities are being installed in McKinley Avenue west of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Final grading of Murphy Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is scheduled to begin this week or next.
The east side of the Town Center project area remains closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue. The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
March 13, 2009
Removal of surplus soil from the Target site was completed last week.
Construction of floor slabs for the new retail stores along the south side of McKinley Avenue between Taaffe Street and Murphy Avenue was completed last week. Construction of wall units is underway.
Foundations for the new Target store are being excavated and will be poured this week and next.
Electric, gas and communications utilities are being installed in Murphy Avenue north of Iowa Avenue.
Utilities for the new theater complex site, located on the south side of McKinley Avenue east of the new Murphy Avenue and west of Sunnyvale Avenue, are being constructed.
The east side of the Town Center project area remains closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue. The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work, and will remain closed until Spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
March 5, 2009
Glazing and exterior curtain walls are being installed on both office buildings along Mathilda Avenue. Construction of roofing systems and elevators for both buildings continues.
Exterior and interior work on all three residential buildings continues. Construction of the exterior shells for retail spaces under the residential units continues.
Removal of surplus soil from the Target site began last week and should be completed as the weather improves this week.
Construction of footings and foundations for the new retail stores along the south side of McKinley Avenue between Taaffe Street and Murphy Avenue continues.
Grading for the new theater complex site located on the south side of McKinley Avenue, east of the new Murphy Avenue and west of Sunnyvale Avenue, has been delayed by wet conditions.
The east side of the Town Center project area is closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until spring of 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Street, south of Washington Avenue.
February 25, 2009
Glazing and exterior curtain walls are being installed on both office buildings along Mathida Avenue. Construction of roofing systems and elevators for both buildings continues.
Exterior and interior work on all three residential buildings continues. Construction of the exterior shells for retail spaces under the residential units also continues.
Grading of the Target store building pad has been delayed by rain. Surplus dirt will be removed from the site this week or next depending on weather. When the off-haul occurs, the number two lane of westbound Iowa Avenue from Murphy Avenue to Taaffe Street will be closed during the day to allow trucks to make a safe entry onto Iowa Avenue.
New utilities for Target have been installed and the excavation of footings for new retail stores along McKinley Avenue has begun.
Work is beginning on the new theater complex that will be located on the south side of McKinley Avenue, east of the new Murphy Avenue and west of Sunnyvale Avenue. The theaters are scheduled to open in Spring, 2010.
The east side of the Town Center project area is closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue.
The new ramp to the parking structure at Sunnyvale Avenue and Iowa Avenue has been poured. Final work is planned for this week and the ramp could open as early as next week. The structure will remain closed to the public and will be used for construction worker parking until Spring, 2010.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until Spring of 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Utility work on Washington Avenue between Frances Avenue and Sunnyvale Avenue has been delayed by rain. Work should be completed this week.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Avenue, south of Washington Avenue.
The new traffic signal at Washington Avenue and Taaffe Avenue is scheduled to be activated when PGE power is available.
February 12, 2009
Glazing and exterior curtain walls are being installed on both office buildings along Mathida Avenue. Construction of roofing systems and elevators for both buildings continues.
Work on all three residential buildings continues. Both exterior and interior work is underway. Construction of the exterior shells for retail spaces under the residential units also continues.
Grading of the Target store building pad has been delayed by rain. Surplus dirt will be removed from property this week or next. The number two lane of westbound Iowa Avenue from Murphy Avenue to Taaffe Street will be closed during the day to allow trucks to make a safe entry onto Iowa Avenue. Installation of new utilities for Target has begun.
Work is beginning on the new theater complex that will be located on the south side of McKinley Avenue, east of the new Murphy Avenue and west of Sunnyvale Avenue. The theaters are scheduled to open in spring 2010.
The east side of the Town Center project area is closed to the public from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue.
The new ramp to the parking structure at Sunnyvale Avenue and Iowa Avenue has been poured. Final work is planned for this week and the ramp could open as early as next week. The structure will remain closed to the public and will be used for construction worker parking until spring 2010.
The sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue is closed due to project work and will remain closed until spring 2010. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Utility work on Washington Avenue between Frances Avenue and Sunnyvale Avenue has been delayed by rain. Work is scheduled to continue this week, Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 11 a.m., and possibly into the next week depending on weather.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to three new levels of parking is from Taaffe Avenue, south of Washington Avenue.
The new traffic signal at Washington Avenue and Taaffe Avenue is scheduled to be activated next week if PG&E power is available.
February 5, 2008
Glazing and exterior curtain walls are being installed on both office buildings along Mathilda Avenue. Construction of roofing systems and elevators continues.
Work on all three residential buildings continues. Both exterior and interior work is proceeding. The exterior of retail shells under the residential units continues.
Grading of the Target store site has begun and surplus dirt is being removed from the property. The right lane of westbound Iowa Avenue from Murphy Avenue to Taaffe Street is closed during the day to allow trucks to make safe entry onto Iowa Avenue. Installation of new utilities for Target is underway.
The east side of the Town Center project area is closed from McKinley Avenue south to Iowa Avenue, and from Sunnyvale Avenue west to Mathilda Avenue. The parking structure on the east side of Target, at the corner of Iowa and Sunnyvale avenues, is also closed to the public.
Work continues on a new ramp to the parking structure at Sunnyvale Avenue and Iowa Avenue. This work has required closure of the sidewalk on the west side of Sunnyvale Avenue, from McKinley Avenue to Iowa Avenue. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk on the east side of Sunnyvale Avenue.
Crews will complete night utility work on Washington Avenue this week.
Salvage of the remaining Town and Country buildings on Washington Avenue and Capella Way, between Frances Avenue and Taaffe Street, is underway. Demolition has been postponed.
Downtown Sunnyvale visitors and shoppers are encouraged to park in the new parking structure on the west side of Macy's. The entrance to the new three levels of parking is from Taaffe Avenue, south of Washington Avenue.
The new traffic signal at Washington Avenue and |