on Feb 05, 2026

East Palo Alto City Council Approves Strategic Plan to Boost Local Businesses and Investment

The City of East Palo Alto has officially adopted its Economic Development Strategic Plan, a milestone in efforts to support homegrown businesses, attract new investment, and position the City as “investment ready,” as stated in Palo Alto Online.  

 

Over the past year, HR&A and engagement partners, Kearns & West,  st, conducted in‑depth economic development research and connected with local stakeholders and more than 100 community members to shape strategies that build on East Palo Alto’s strengths — its central Silicon Valley location, affordability, and vibrant youth population — while addressing barriers to business growth. 

 

As the foundation for the plan’s strategies and actions, the Economic Development Strategic Plan evaluated opportunity sectors for the city, identified and built a framework for development of key opportunity sites in East Palo Alto, and provided recommendations to bolster the workforce development landscape, infrastructure funding, and public realm investments. 

 

We’re proud to support the city on this economic development plan and look forward to helping turn these strategies into action, fostering a future where economic opportunity and community identity thrive together.

Read the full article here.