In November 2022, the Foundation awarded a $500,000 strategic grant to the City of San Bruno to support the Centennial Plaza Improvement Project in downtown San Bruno as part of the City's efforts to enhance and beautify San Mateo Avenue. 

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With the assistance of Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, the City developed plans to transform Centennial Plaza, which is located at the intersection of Jenevein Avenue and San Mateo Avenue, from a currently underutilized, roped-off site to a landscaped focal point for activity in the downtown core. ​The City celebrated the beginning of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 19, 2024.

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Just six months later, Centennial Plaza was launched as a welcoming downtown gathering space for outdoor dining, entertainment, and community events. With a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, Centennial Plaza opened to the public on October 25, 2024. ​The redesigned plaza includes a flexible plaza area, a small stage, café-style seating, picnic tables, a play area, festoon lighting, and landscaping, among other features.    ​