I have a vision of a walkable, inclusive, and multi-generational Palo Alto that provides housing and transportation choices for all residents.

Housing choices for all generations

• Focus new housing near transit, services, and commercial corridors
• Empower the community to create plans for areas like California Avenue, Downtown, and San Antonio
• Encourage flexible housing types such as studios and small units, assisted living, accessory dwellings, and cottages or bungalows
• Require homes to be for housing: AirBnB regulations + fair study of “ghost housing”

A sustainable transportation system built for people

• Biking, walking, and using transit should be safe, accessible, and easy
• Require new buildings to provide transportation for their employees
• Invest in public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Partner with Uber and Lyft for rideshare services e.g. geofenced discount for PA residents
• Support electrification of Caltrain and advocate for more frequent service
• Provide better information about parking so that cars don’t circle

An environment we can be proud of

• From the baylands to the hills, build a beautiful and active city where residents can walk, bike, work, shop, and interact
• Move towards carbon-neutral gas and electricity; consider tax for carbon emissions
• Encourage new types of open space, such as rooftop gardens and playing fields; continue to promote drought-tolerant landscaping especially on corporate campuses

Renew Palo Alto’s innovative spirit

• Empower city staff to quickly try new ideas and improve upon them
• Protect and promote local retail, art spaces, and neighborhood hangouts
• Support Palo Alto as an innovative technology hub
• Palo Alto should be a regional team-player on the big issues, not a bystander

I am always listening and learning. If you have solutions, questions, or ideas to share, please contact me.