Overview
Los Altos is an affluent commuter community; its residents live in the city, although they commute to their places of work. The community is upscale, and the residential area encompassed with beautiful greenery and large mature trees. The city follows a green space layout; it designates its commercial activities to a particular place, which is the downtown area. The community seeks to follow a sustainable path and eliminate harmful environmental influences.
The city uses a Climate Action Plan as a commitment to water conservation. Moreover, they have implemented …show more content…
Highways have replaced the old railroads: Highway 85 and Interstate 280 for easy passage to other metro …show more content…
Invited prospective buyers to the sale of a plot, the site at the present day intersection of Main Street and Foothill Expressway. The town's name grew informally to in cooperated today's Los Altos Hills and parts of other neighboring towns. One reason for this was the founding of Los Altos School District (1910) which served all these areas. As an aftermath of World War II, the larger community grew and expanded (1950-1980) resulting in today's Los Altos (1952).
Landmarks and Attraction
Farmer Market
A perfect reminiscence of the apricot orchards and plum farmers that define the first Los Altos is the Farmers Market. The community has a weekly market day where residents interact as they shop for flowers and local produce.
Los Altos Museum
The museum tells the history of the agricultural community with abundant apricot orchards and gives historical information about the railroads of Los Altos. Visitor and resident get to learn the social-demographic changes that resulted in the birth and growth of Los Altos and its environs.
A fantastic place where exhibits keep changing, the displays are not constant, and its stunning architectural space – it has a large garden— makes the museum unique. Apart from the pleasant outdoor area, this is perfect for classes and functions like