Our Mission is to expand housing and transportation choices for a more inclusive, affordable, and environmentally sustainable Palo Alto by working with residents and city government.
We host educational events, conduct original research on local housing and transportation-related issues, and serve as a voice to our elected officials and city staff.
This is a regular meeting of our Housing Action Group! We will adjust the date and time as needed to get the most participants.
Join Palo Alto Forward and friends for this summer's community book club: Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson. This book has taken the housing world by storm, and we're excited to read and discuss it together.
PAF will provide snacks and drinks. Please bring your own chair if you find the public ones uncomfortable.
This is a regular meeting of our Housing Action Group! We will adjust the date and time as needed to get the most participants.
What Palo Alto Residents Are Saying About Housing
“More housing means a more vibrant and sustainable city, and more chances to connect with great folks.”
“We need a variety of housing types in order to welcome people and families at every age and stage. We need better public transit to reduce our carbon emissions and increase mobility for all.”
“We urgently need more housing to ensure everyone who wants to live here, can!”
“Every neighborhood in our community should be open to many more types of housing and many more roofs over people’s heads.”
“Palo Alto is my home. I want my family and friends to be able live near me.”
“The primary cause of homelessness is a lack of homes, affordable or otherwise. The primary cause of this lack of homes is single-family zoning.”
“We want to reduce zoning restrictions on dense housing, so supply increases, and we can afford to keep living here.”
“Supporting housing initiatives like those advocated for by Palo Alto Forward is crucial for maintaining a sustainable and high-quality education system. Ensuring that teachers and staff have access to affordable housing not only helps retain talented educators, but also fosters a stable and thriving community, benefiting all children in Palo Alto.”
“People first: Build back better with conscience and consciousness.”
“We need more varied and affordable housing options in Palo Alto for new families and aging residents.”
“As a very concerned climate advocate, I know that increased density is well-supported by science as a critical step in addressing climate change. People need to be able to live where they work. When that happens, we will all benefit from less traffic and pollution, more diversity and vibrancy, and a brighter future!”
