Chapman Avenue Beautification Plan, Fullerton, CA
Chapman Avenue, the main east-west street in historic downtown Fullerton, lost its original street trees when the street was widened and realigned in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The Fullerton Redevelopment Agency has undertaken this extensive street improvement project to add trees, benches and historic lighting to the downtown district with the goal of slowing traffic and greening the walking and driving experiences.
The project area encompasses a one-mile section of Chapman Avenue west of Harbor Boulevard, the main north-south street. Located within historic neighborhoods and bounded by the Brea Creek Channel, the beautification project involves intra-governmental coordination between city departments, Orange County Transportation Agency and Orange County Flood Control District and work sessions with the community. The design alternatives draw on the rich agricultural history of Fullerton and the adjacency of Chapman Avenue to the now channelized Brea Creek.