#housing-density

#housing-density

Palo Alto City Council on Wednesday (Oct. 22) will discuss the impacts of a new state law that could allow seven-story residential buildings within a quarter mile of the city's three Caltrain stations. The buildings could be even taller - nine stories - if they're right next to the train station, under Senate Bill 79 by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.

The dilapidated Hilltop Mall on Richmond's northside is poised for a major makeover but city leadership, staff, nearby residents and the property owner are still divided on what exactly it should be. A draft of the Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, a regulatory planning document meant to guide the development of 143 acres of Richmond land, was presented to the City Council Tuesday and drew support from community members who want the city to dream boldly, and pushback from others who think its vision is unrealistic.

If we don't have the opportunity to [say] what our concerns are, the next person won't know,

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