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Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project now available

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the City of Menlo Park released the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 1005 O’Brien

by Contributed Content
on April 4, 2026

Menlo Park receives Peninsula Clean Energy Green Cities Award

The City of Menlo Park is the 2026 recipient of Peninsula Clean Energy’s Green Cities Award for leadership in reducing emissions from gas-burning appliances. Menlo

by Contributed Content
on March 13, 2026

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are being installed at City of Menlo Park facilities

New solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for City of Menlo Park facilities are planned as part of the Belle Haven Community Campus (BHCC) microgrid and Peninsula

by Contributed Content
on February 1, 2026

Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance

The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park has been modified temporarily to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District’s

by Contributed Content
on January 19, 2026

New 2025 California Building Code adopted — effective in 2026

All building permit applicants intending to submit a building permit application under the 2022 California Building Code should note the following important dates. Complete building

by Contributed Content
on November 18, 2025

Parkline Project revised to reduce non-residential square footage

News from the City of Menlo Park: The Parkline Master Plan Project, scheduled for the Aug. 25 Planning Commission meeting, has been modified by the

by Contributed Content
on August 12, 2025

Unlocking ADUs: A Step-by-Step Guide is webinar topic on February 13

Are you thinking of building an ADU? On Thursday, February 13, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, join the ADU Resource Center for a free webinar

by Contributed Content
on February 12, 2025

Update on 80 Willow Road development application

The City of Menlo Park continues to process the development proposal at 80 Willow Road, referred to as “Willow Park” in the application. On Jan.

by Contributed Content
on January 26, 2025

City of Menlo Park reviews “Willow Park” application

The City of Menlo Park completed the consistency review for the development proposal at 80 Willow Road, referred to as “Willow Park” in the application

by Contributed Content
on January 14, 2025

Menlo Park author writes book about Accessory Dwelling Units

Emails Menlo Park resident Lydia Lee: "I am an architecture and design writer, and have a new book that might be of interest to other

by Linda Hubbard
on November 19, 2024