Posts Tagged ‘Palo Alto News’
Planned-Community Zoning Is On Table In Palo Alto
The Palo Alto City Council will consider whether or not, and how, to change or adjust land-use designation process within city limits. The Council will begin Monday October 6 to look at modifying the city’s somewhat difficult planned-community zoning, which was paused due to a citizen referendum. The current zoning which has been in place…
Read MorePalo Alto High School Gym Bids Farewell
Many Memories Were Made at the Palo Alto High School Gym After 85 years of being a focal point for Viking pride and hosting thousands of events such as games, dances, and rallies, Palo Alto High School community members, esteemed alumni, and current students and staff will spend the afternoon of Sunday, March 16, bidding…
Read MoreNew Alma Village Grocery Store Sign Getting Complaints
Some People Think it’s Too Big A supermarket that is expected to open in Palo Alto’s Alma Village next month is already drawing complaints over a large sign that recently was installed on Alma Avenue. The large sign is crucial for the grocery store’s survival according to the owner, and the City Council has already…
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Get Preference in New Palo Alto Homes
In an effort to be more green oriented the Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved a requirement for all new homes built in the city to be pre-wired to charge electric vehicles.
Read MorePalo Alto Wants to Shift Drivers to Trains and Buses
Officials approve exploring an expanded shuttle system, new agency to manage traffic-reduction After months of debate about new garages and permit programs, Palo Alto officials shifted gears on Monday in their search for parking solutions when they approved an ambitious initiative aimed at getting drivers out of cars altogether.
Read MoreCalifornia Avenue May Become Palo Alto’s New Business and Trendy Hub
Palo Alto’s city council is set to approve a $7.1 million overhaul of the city’s California Avenue commercial corridor as soon as next month — a much higher price tag than previously assigned to the economic development project.
Read MorePalo Alto Schools Superintendent Kevin Skelly Resigns
Palo Alto Schools Superintendent Kevin Skelly informed teachers, parents, and school district personnel them that he will resign at the end of the school year from the Palo Alto Unified School District.
Read MorePalo Alto Chamber of Commerce Moving to Lytton Gateway
The non-profit Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has signed a new 10-year lease at the 101 Lytton Avenue four-story “Lytton Gateway” office development. The Lytton Gateway is located at the corner of Lytton and Alma Street in downtown Palo Alto.
Read MorePalo Alto Councilmembers Think Too Much Business in Downtown: Proposes Registry
Four members of the Palo Alto City Council say a business registry is needed to solve traffic and parking problems that have risen to the forefront in recent years.
Read MorePalo Alto Considers Citywide Residential Parking Permit Program
Palo Alto City Council to Consider Parking Issues The Palo Alto City Council, by unanimous vote, has directed staff to draft an ordinance that establishes a framework for a citywide residential parking permit program that would allow some neighborhoods to restrict parking on their residential blocks.
Read MorePalo Alto Passes Improved Public Art Program
Coming Soon For Palo Alto – More Public Art Palo Alto will be the recipient of more public art. The City Council voted 8-0 last week to increase the “percent for art” policy which will now include residential projects of five units or more as well continuing to include commercial developments that are at least…
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