Menlo Park Unveils Plan for Downtown Parking Lot Housing

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Facing a proposed ballot measure that could hinder housing development efforts, the Menlo Park City Council has outlined a timeline to move forward with a plan to build mostly affordable housing units on downtown parking lots.

Why it matters

The proposed ballot measure could block Menlo Park's efforts to increase housing supply, especially affordable units, in the face of the region's housing crisis. The city's plan to develop the downtown parking lots represents a proactive step to expand housing options despite potential political obstacles.

The details

City staff presented a clear path to advance the housing project on the downtown parking lots, which would consist primarily of affordable units. This comes as Menlo Park grapples with a proposed ballot measure that could impede the city's ability to add more housing.

• On Tuesday, the Menlo Park City Council laid out a timeline to progress the downtown parking lot housing development project.

What’s next

The city will continue to work through the approval process for the downtown parking lot housing development project in the face of the proposed ballot measure that could block such efforts.