Affordable housing at 2120-2160 Euclid Avenue
Summary
The council approved the inclusionary housing plan for a 430-unit, 100%-affordable project tied to the Ravenswood School District, with about 195 units under local hiring preference and a developer commitment to deepen discounts on ten units to 50% AMI or below.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rents capped by AMI level — a 30% AMI studio tops out around $1,028/month; no direct city subsidy is going into the project.
Low- and moderate-income families and Ravenswood School District employees, 85% of whom qualify per a district survey.
Critics say the discounted options shortchange the community on affordable housing and risk losing rent-stabilized units.
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City Council - Sep 1, 2026
The council approved the inclusionary housing plan for a 430-unit, 100%-affordable project tied to the Ravenswood School District, with about 195 units under local hiring preference and a developer commitment to deepen discounts on ten units to 50% AMI or below.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Sand Hill wants changes to its deal to build 550 units (160 rent-stabilized) on Euclid, including paying $12M toward Ravenswood School District's 430-unit affordable teacher housing instead of building 78 off-site units. Council wants a better price before approving.
Council allows East Palo Alto housing project to reduce affordable units
Council allows East Palo Alto housing project to reduce affordable units Palo Alto Online
Related development
Sand Hill Development Agreement Amendment (Woodland I / Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project)
The deal unlocks about 980 units citywide including 430 affordable units on Ravenswood School District land, plus a park, community space, and water tank — but only if council and the developer agree on a stronger package by July 7.
2120-2160 Euclid Avenue Mixed-Use Project
Deeply affordable units for the community — a 30% AMI studio caps around $1,028/month — with a large share earmarked for Ravenswood staff and their families.
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