Design unveiled for downtown Palo Alto's new six-story garage

City leaders say the project will preserve $15 million in parking funds, ease pressure on other downtown lots targeted for housing, and add EV and bike parking near University Avenue businesses.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:50am

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Downtown Palo Alto is moving ahead with a six-story parking garage at 375 Hamilton Avenue, paired with a future affordable-housing component and a temporary public plaza.

Why it matters

The new garage project aims to address Palo Alto's ongoing parking challenges, preserve existing parking funds, and support the city's goals for downtown development and housing.

The details

The six-story parking garage will be built at 375 Hamilton Avenue, with plans to include an affordable-housing component and a temporary public plaza. City leaders say the project will help preserve $15 million in parking funds, ease pressure on other downtown lots targeted for housing, and add electric vehicle and bike parking near University Avenue businesses.

  • The design for the new six-story garage was unveiled in March 2026.

The players

Palo Alto

The city of Palo Alto, which is moving forward with the new six-story parking garage project.

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The takeaway

The new six-story garage project aims to address Palo Alto's ongoing parking challenges, preserve existing parking funds, and support the city's goals for downtown development and housing, demonstrating the city's efforts to balance the needs of businesses, residents, and future growth.