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Downtown Housing Plan Community Open House

October 10, 2024

Join us to share your ideas and priorities for housing downtown.

Fire Station 5 Open House

October 12, 2024

Join the Palo Alto Fire Department at Station 5 for an Open House in celebration of Fire Prevention Week! Enjoy station tours, meet local firefighters, watch fire engine and ambulance demos & learn important fire safety tips.

Sibling Cities Town Hall - Housing: A Home for All?

October 13, 2024

Sibling Cities USA invites you to a town hall event to discuss how our communities are tackling housing affordability, access, and homelessness.

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City Council Priorities

Each year, Palo Alto City Council reviews its priorities. A Council priority is defined as a topic that will receive significant attention during the year. Typically, priorities have a three-year time limit, although some may continue beyond that time period.

Palo Alto Community Survey

The Palo Alto Community Survey is a critical community feedback tool that helps the City Council and City staff understand community perspectives on current services and programs, as well as unmet needs and priorities. The 2024 Palo Alto Community Survey is currently underway.

Housing

Providing housing for all income levels is a focus for all Bay Area cities, including Palo Alto. Learn more about the City's housing priorities here.

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News

Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project Status- October 2024

Published on October 10, 2024

Find updates on various aspects of the complex bridge replacement.

Fire Prevention Week Safety Reminders

Published on October 10, 2024

This week, October 6 - 12, is a reminder to make sure you and your family have the information and tools to prevent home fires. Plus, join us for a special open house at Fire Station 5.

October Sustainability Weekends

Published on October 09, 2024

Looking ahead over the next three weekends in October, engage with community members with a variety of educational sustainability events. From hands-on workshops to engaging talks—all ages can participate in building a greener community.

Weekly City Manager Updates: October 7, 2024

Published on October 09, 2024

Gain news and updates on City services and events through this series sharing City Manager Ed Shikada's Comments at the Council meeting.

Heat Advisory/Excessive Heat Warning September 30-October 7

Published on October 07, 2024

Updates on the National Weather Service excessive heat warning and heat advisory September 30-October 7.

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Last updated on June 23, 2022