Key facts
- Palo Alto received nine applications for multifamily housing projects.
- The housing proposals total 341 units.
- The applications were submitted during a two-week window.
- This window was for compliance with a state density law.
- City council members hoped for limited developer interest.
- New zoning laws are expected to take effect soon.
- Palo Alto is navigating state mandates for increased density near public transit.
Palo Alto, California, has received nine applications for multifamily housing projects, collectively proposing 341 units. These submissions occurred during a two-week period specifically designated for developers to submit proposals under a state density law. City council members had expressed a desire for limited developer interest during this window, hoping to shape new zoning laws before they take effect. The city is currently working to comply with state mandates that require increased housing density, particularly in areas close to public transit.