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Sherman Avenue Parking Garage Temporary Mural Project

A rotating temporary mural initiative using a printed, lightweight mesh-banner installation on the parking garage facade.

Current status
Funding for permanent mounting hardware and the first temporary mesh-banner artwork was approved on February 12, 2026.
Location
Sherman Avenue Parking Structure exterior wall, Palo Alto, CA
Street view near Sherman Avenue Parking Structure exterior wall, Palo Alto, CA
Map of Sherman Avenue Parking Structure exterior wall, Palo Alto, CA
  1. April 16, 2026: Artist selection approved

    The commission approved Phillip Hua as the project artist. Staff described planned community engagement during design development and monitoring of the first banner installation to inform future rotations.

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  2. February 12, 2026: Funding approved for first installation

    The Commission approved up to $35,000 for hardware, permits, first-banner printing and installation, and artist design fees. Staff said the permanent hardware would support future rotating banners.

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