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City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City: Neighborhood Town Hall June 2025
The next Neighborhood Town Hall is planned for Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. for the neighborhood areas of Palo Alto Hills, Esther Clark Park, and Miranda. Connect with neighbors, provide input on neighborhood issues, and gain updates on topics of community interest, including a presentation on wildfire preparedness and public safety. Ask questions and share your thoughts in person at The Hub at Stanford Research Park.
Palo Alto: Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting 2
Shape the future of Cubberley!
Agenda to come.
City: Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting
The Climate Action & Sustainability Committee considers and makes recommendations to advance the City's climate action and sustainability goals.
Zoom Information
Join the Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting in the Community Meeting Room or by Zoom to provide public comment or just to watch.
Meeting ID: 853 8091 8387
Phone Number: 1 (669) 900-6833
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
JCHS: The State of the Nation's Housing 2025
Presented by Joint Center for Housing Studies
Housing Faces Growing Unease in 2025 This year, the US housing market is shrouded in uncertainty and unease. High home prices and interest rates have pushed sales to their lowest level in 30 years; insurance premiums and property taxes are on the rise; high rents have left record numbers with cost burdens; and wildfires have highlighted the growing dangers of climate disasters. Meanwhile, households find diminished federal support, with the possibility of an economic downturn that would only exacerbate these challenges.
PAF: Housing Action Group Monthly Meeting June
This is a regular meeting of our Housing Action Group! We will adjust the date and time as needed to get the most participants.
Summer Street Book Club: Abundance (Session 1)
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.
SVBC: How to Haul Anything By Bike Class (VTA)
Presented by SVBC
Learn how to haul just about anything by bike - work/business items, groceries, your children, sofas, large appliances, and more!
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
PAF: Housing Action Group Monthly Meeting July
This is a regular meeting of our Housing Action Group! We will adjust the date and time as needed to get the most participants.
Summer Street Book Club: Abundance (Session 2)
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.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
PAF: Housing Action Group Monthly Meeting August
This is a regular meeting of our Housing Action Group! We will adjust the date and time as needed to get the most participants.
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
Palo Alto: Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting 3
Shape the future of Cubberley!
Agenda to come.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
City Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Occasionally the Finance Committee will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
PAF: Annual Members Meeting
Current members of PAF and interested members of the community are invited to stay in the loop on the work of Palo Alto Forward and the status of housing, climate, and transportation in Palo Alto.
Learn about Council, policies, actions, and events - and of course mingle with some great people and great breakfast foods too!
We will also be honoring some of our fantastic board members celebrating a decade of service to Palo Alto Forward and our community.
NCRC: Gentrification Nation: Displaced By Design
Join NCRC’s Research team on June 5 at 1 pm ET as they comb over the report’s key findings and discuss its implications, as well as potential solutions. Without intentional intervention, gentrification risks deepening inequality and erasing neighborhood cultural fabric. As urban America continues evolving, understanding these patterns becomes crucial for policymakers, community leaders and residents working to create inclusive neighborhoods that honor both revitalization and cultural preservation.
SFF: Empowering Tenants: A Training on the Tenant Power Toolkit
Presented by San Francisco Foundation
This webinar will provide an in-depth walkthrough of the toolkit, highlight real-world examples of its impact, and explore ways to integrate it into local eviction defense efforts. Hear from organizers and legal experts on how to incorporate the toolkit into your work and build stronger networks of defense.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. by virtual teleconference. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. Click Here to learn more about PABAC.
City Council Meeting
City Council holds regular meetings on the first three Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference. Occasionally City Council will hold special meetings to accommodate further discussions or scheduling conflicts.
https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/City-Clerk/City-Council-Meeting
SVBC: Intro to E-Bikes Class
Presented by Silicon Valley Bike Coalition
Learn how to be safe with e-bikes from buying one to riding and parking one. Practice with your own in a group after.
City: Application for San Antonio Road Area Plan Community Advisory Group
Community Advisory Group: The project team will form a Community Advisory Group (CAG) of 12-15 residents and stakeholders to advise, review, and provide feedback on key project deliverables. A CAG application is available above and is open from May 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025.
Technical Advisory Group: The project team will form a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) comprising of staff from various City departments and other public agencies to provide detailed technical input and feedback on key project deliverables and help ensure alignment between the Area Plan efforts and other local and regional planning efforts.
Bloomhouse: Let’s Talk Housing: In Conversation with The Atlantic's Jerusalem Demsas
The Atlantic Magazine staff writer Jerusalem Demsas is an established voice on housing and local democracy. In her new book On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy, she explores the generational impacts of the housing shortage in the US, and offers a clear perspective and policy solutions to a path forward.
Join us at Bloomhouse for a conversation with Jerusalem, followed by Q&A with audience members. Come share your thoughts and questions on how Jerusalem’s work can help inform the future of housing in East Palo Alto.
Kiku Crossing TDM Tour
Join us to learn about how developers are helping people reach their destinations using affordable, sustainable, and efficient transportation options, such as walking, biking, public transit, and carpooling, while also reducing traffic congestion and pollution at the Kiku Crossing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Tour in San Mateo!
Seamless Bay Area: E-Scooters and E-Bikes for All
Electric bikes and scooters are a fantastic way to get around your city and the Bay Area! E-bikes and e-scooters are a much more affordable alternative to the high-cost of car ownership, are a sustainable and climate-friendly mobility option, and are a fun way to explore your area! However, they can still prove too costly for many folks.
Join us at Lytton Plaza on May 21st, 2025 from 5-7pm to learn about e-bikes and e-scooters including several programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties that can help you cover the cost!
SV@Home: Foundations of Affordable Housing
Come build a better understanding of how affordable housing works, how it helps solve our housing crisis, and how it benefits all of us!
City of Palo Alto: Affordable Housing & Housing Resources Fair
2025 Affordable Housing and Housing Resources Fair
Join the City of Palo Alto and housing partners at an upcoming resources fair offering valuable information for renters, seniors, and community members seeking affordable housing, housing rehabilitation support, and more.
Attendees can sign up for affordable housing waiting lists and ask questions about programs and services offered by the City, County, and local nonprofits.
SVBC: 2025 El Camino Real Ride (Santa Clara to Menlo Park)
SVBC's 5th annual ride to call for a safer & more vibrant ECR, 4 stops along the way for free refreshments from highlighted local businesses
Prosperity California: Senator Chris Cabaldon
Join Prosperity California, YIMBY Action, Housing Action Coalition, and the Greenbelt Alliance for a conversation with Sen. Cabaldon on what California can learn from West Sacramento—”America’s most livable city.”
3rd Thursdays: We’re Two-gether
Bringing The Community Together!
3rdThursday is a FREE, monthly, year-round music festival
on Palo Alto’s car-free California Avenue.
Bike to Wherever Day
Whether you bike every day or once every couple of months - to work, to school, to the library... wherever! - you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle! May is Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days, and you, your friends, and your family are welcome to ride with us.
HAC: 19th Annual Spring Symposium
Explore how resilient housing can protect communities, enhance quality of life, and ensure long-term economic and environmental stability.
Unity Care Presents What Do I Do Now? Health and Housing Challenges When Aging Out of Foster Care
For young adults aging out of foster care, turning 18 is not always a cause for celebration. Barely out of high school and with little to no job history, too many become homeless after their 18th birthday. These youth – our community’s youth – deserve better. Join our experts as they discuss how Unity Care’s continuum of housing, education, employment, health, and case management meets the needs of transition-aged youth, lifting them from homelessness to economic stability.
Housing Choices: IDD & Housing: Seeing the Gaps, Changing the Lens
Join us for an engaging, eye-opening, and action-driven workshop where we dive into the realities of housing challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through interactive discussions and expert insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the barriers to inclusive housing—and how you can be part of the solution!
SVBC: Bicycle Security and Theft Prevention Class
Cars carry multiton security cages. Bicycles do not. Any theft can lead to serious danger and injury from your trusted steed no longer being safe and ready to ride.
Want to cut your risk of bike theft by over 80%? This class is for you!
In this workshop, you'll learn how to keep your bike safe and happy from Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's (SVBC's) certified League Cycling Instructors
SVBC: Bike Commuting Class (VTA)
Do you want to bike to work or school more often but find it challenging? Learn the essentials to make a commute safe, practical, and repeatable at this class. You will learn from certified League Cycling Instructors who have done it often, rain or shine, day and night. Plus, you might even meet a biking buddy to ride together during Bike to Wherever Days May 15-17!
HLC: ADU Fair for Homeowners
Hosted by the ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County and featuring Ryan O'Connell from "How to ADU", this FREE event will allow homeowners who are interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit speak directly with industry professionals and will help homeowners
Asm Marc Berman: Community Coffee
Please join me and Mayor Lauing alongside your fellow neighbors for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation. Come share your thoughts on legislative and community matters important to you.
Palo Alto Community Coffee
Friday, May 9
8:30-10 a.m.
Ada's Cafe
3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Coffee will be provided at no taxpayer expense. If you have any questions or need help with state-related issues, please reach out to my District Office at (650) 324-0224.
Sincerely,
Marc Berman
Assemblymember, 23rd District
YIMBY: That YIMBY Party
In 2024, our movement made incredible strides. As one of YIMBY’s top supporters, you have been a HUGE part of this! We’re excited to share the impact you helped achieve. Check out our new Impact Report! We saw policy wins from coast to coast ranging from fast tracking affordable housing in LA to eliminating parking minimums in Richmond, and so much more! All of this is powered by YOU!
Silicon Valley Housing Advocates Meet Up
Join us at the Silicon Valley Housing Advocates Meet Up to meet local volunteers, leaders, organizations, and community members all working to improve the housing crisis in our region. We’ll talk about our work, enjoy each other’s company, and of course have some great snacks.
City of Palo Alto & Kiwanis: May Fete Fair
Please join us and help celebrate the 101st May Fete Parade! Gather your family and friends and help us celebrate growth, community and nurturing of relationships! Use your float making skills to possibly take-home some big prizes! Showcase your group, team, neighborhood, or extracurricular activity! No group? Feel free to walk with City of Palo Alto's Friends, Family & Pets category!
City of Palo Alto: Earth Day Festival
Save the date to join us for a day of fun celebrating sustainability and learning about what you can do now to help save the planet.
Learn about available resources for Palo Alto residents to make an impact and ways your neighbors are taking climate action to support achieving the City’s 80x30 S/CAP goals. Fun offerings include special library storytimes for kids and youth, Zero Waste trivia games, plant giveaways and guided garden tours, local youth sustainability networking, and hang out with Sequoia the Bald Eagle and Animal Control’s gopher snake. Plus, sign the Planet Protection Pledge with a sidewalk chalk twist—an excellent opportunity to think globally about our collective impact. Get ready to connect locally and take action together with your neighbors.
350 Silicon Valley: Love Our Earth Festival
Join us for a day of environmental education, family-friendly activities, and community celebration. This cherished annual event brings together local organizations, environmental experts, and community members to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Gridlock To Green Trips
How can we create transportation options for workers and residents and address the housing shortage? What is Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and how can we implement it to reduce vehicle trips and lessen parking demand in our community?
Join Palo Alto Forward, the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association, and City of Mountain View staff on April 24 for our Gridlock to Green Trips event. We’ll discuss parking and traffic worries that are common barriers to addressing the housing shortage, and look towards local solutions. Together we'll myth-bust and think about how TDM measures can be implemented in our community, especially at new housing sites. Let's make transportation work for all of us!
** RSVP here (required).**