What is “mapping the Avenue” / how are things laid out?
Imagine placing almost 500 vendors and performers along a one-mile stretch of street and addressing the needs of almost 250 Solano Avenue Association members who are retailers, restaurants and service professionals on Solano already, all of whom have specific needs and requests to be addressed. The Solano Avenue Stroll includes a five-block “arts and crafts” section with only hand-made products for sale. Most requests to be in between Curtis and Ventura are turned-down as this is the crafters section. Other official divisions include the “Green Zone” (Colusa and The alameda) and the “Stage Door” (Colusa and Fresno Streets). Un-official divisions include but are not limited to “clusters” focusing on education; elder care (Tulare and Ensenada); “Jewish” organizations (Ventura and Tulare); pets (at Tacoma) and you may find other groups aligned together. This is another reason why it is important for you to describe your organization in the registration process so we can better place you a
