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Palo Alto explores zoning reforms to encourage more housing in downtown corridor
Palo Alto is taking steps toward a significant transformation of its downtown neighborhood through a new housing plan that targets increased residential development in the city’s transit-rich areas. For years, the downtown region has seen almost no new housing, adding only seven units since 2013 while also losing dozens of apartments due to conversions. Now, with the approval of an ambitious Housing Element and funding of $800,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, city le
Palo Alto explores zoning reforms to encourage more housing in downtown corridor
Palo Alto is taking steps toward a significant transformation of its downtown neighborhood through a new housing plan that targets increased residential development in the city’s transit-rich areas. For years, the downtown region has seen almost no new housing, adding only seven units since 2013 while also losing dozens of apartments due to conversions. Now, with the approval of an ambitious Housing Element and funding of $800,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, city le
Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population
Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c
Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population
Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c
Palo Alto approves 368-unit housing project on El Camino Real
In a decisive move to expand its housing stock and reshape its urban landscape, Palo Alto has approved a 368-unit apartment complex on El Camino Real, at the former location of a long-time restaurant. This development is one of the city’s most significant recent housing projects and reflects a shifting approach toward accommodating higher-density residential buildings along major corridors. The project, located at 3150 El Camino Real and led by Acclaim Companies, symbolizes
Palo Alto approves 368-unit housing project on El Camino Real
In a decisive move to expand its housing stock and reshape its urban landscape, Palo Alto has approved a 368-unit apartment complex on El Camino Real, at the former location of a long-time restaurant. This development is one of the city’s most significant recent housing projects and reflects a shifting approach toward accommodating higher-density residential buildings along major corridors. The project, located at 3150 El Camino Real and led by Acclaim Companies, symbolizes
Children’s hospital in Palo Alto expands with new infusion and outpatient care spaces
A significant enhancement to pediatric healthcare has arrived in Palo Alto with the opening of new treatment spaces focused on supporting children with cancer and blood disorders. The newly launched outpatient clinic and infusion center add six exam rooms and 15 private infusion bays, designed to increase comfort and privacy for young patients and their families during intensive treatment sessions. Located within a leading pediatric hospital, the expanded space at the center dedic
Children’s hospital in Palo Alto expands with new infusion and outpatient care spaces
A significant enhancement to pediatric healthcare has arrived in Palo Alto with the opening of new treatment spaces focused on supporting children with cancer and blood disorders. The newly launched outpatient clinic and infusion center add six exam rooms and 15 private infusion bays, designed to increase comfort and privacy for young patients and their families during intensive treatment sessions. Located within a leading pediatric hospital, the expanded space at the center dedic
Bay Area protesters form human chain to oppose Trump policies in peaceful El Camino Real event
A large-scale protest unfolded across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of the growing No Kings movement, where organizers sought to send a powerful visual message by forming a seven-mile-long human chain along El Camino Real. Stretching from Sunnyvale to Palo Alto, the event, called “7x7K,” was organized to oppose what participants describe as authoritarian-leaning policies from former President Donald Trump and to demonstrate strong public support for democratic
Bay Area protesters form human chain to oppose Trump policies in peaceful El Camino Real event
A large-scale protest unfolded across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of the growing No Kings movement, where organizers sought to send a powerful visual message by forming a seven-mile-long human chain along El Camino Real. Stretching from Sunnyvale to Palo Alto, the event, called “7x7K,” was organized to oppose what participants describe as authoritarian-leaning policies from former President Donald Trump and to demonstrate strong public support for democratic









