Menlo Park and El Camino Real: Past, Present, and Future

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the past, present, and future of El Camino Real.  El Camino Real is the backbone of the Peninsula, as it connects historic downtowns and is rich in amenities, including large central parks, diverse shopping opportunities, and Caltrain, BART, and bus service.  Yet El Camino Real has the potential to be so much more for those who live, work, and commute along it.  By rethinking where homes and jobs are located, we can improve community health, support local businesses, and provide more options for getting around.  El Camino Real has changes a lot since it was first paved in 1912; where might it take us in the future?  Join the conversation and share your thoughts with us!

The Walk the Talk Forum will begin at 6:00 pm with an open house and refreshments.  Menlo Park Mayor Kirsten Keith will give the opening remarks at 6:30 pm, followed by presentations on healthy communities and green transportation and connectivity.  Attendees will then have an opportunity to voice their opinions and participate in a group discussion.  The meeting will end at 8:30 pm.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Social Hall
700B Santa Cruz Avenue
Menlo Park, CA
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The Grand Boulevard Initiative is being featured at San Mateo County's Housing Leadership Day. To learn more about this event and to register click here.

Date: October 21, 2011
Location: Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Way, Redwood City, CA (map)
Registration Start: 7:30 AM
Program: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the future of El Camino Real. The El Camino Real corridor, which includes Caltrain, historic downtowns, large central parks, shopping malls and plenty of potential, is the backbone of the Peninsula. Now is the time to plan for a mix of new homes, jobs, shops and parks to create a Grand Boulevard of meaningful destinations. Learn more about this effort and share your thoughts with us!

The Walk the Talk Forum will begin at 5:30 pm with introductions and refreshments. South San Francisco Mayor Kevin Mullin will give the opening remarks at 6 pm followed by a presentation from Michele Beasley, Senior Field Representative of Greenbelt Alliance. Residents will then have an opportunity to voice their opinions and participate in a group discussion. The meeting will end at 7:30 pm.

This forum is cosponsored by: Greenbelt Alliance, San Mateo County Transit District, Sierra Club, City of South San Francisco, County of San Mateo, Sustainable San Mateo County, CA Center for Public Health Advocacy, and the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, June 30, 2011
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
South San Francisco Municipal Building
33 Arroyo Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Corinne Goodrich, Emily Betts, and Iris Yuan will present "Grand Boulevard Initiative: Advancing Regional Planning Through Local Collaboration" at the 2011 American Planning Association California Chapter Conference. The conference will be held in Santa Barbara on September 11-14. For more information please visit the conference website.

Affordable Housing Week is May 7-14, 2011. The Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, Greenbelt Alliance, City of Redwood City, and Grand Boulevard Initiative are hosting a Transit & Housing Walking Tour of downtown Redwood City on Saturday, May 14th. The tour will be lead by Dan Zack, Redwood City Development Coordinator. Don't miss it!

Read more: Downtown Redwood City Affordable Housing Tour