City releases Request for Proposals for downtown development

City releases Request for Proposals for downtown development

Published on September 15, 2025

The City of Menlo Park issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) Sept. 15 to seek development of housing on downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3 while maintaining public parking, following direction by the City Council on Aug. 26. Six development teams have been invited by the City Council to submit detailed proposals for the sites by Dec. 15.

All three sites are located within walking and cycling distance of the Caltrain station and El Camino Real. The goal of the project is to provide housing close to downtown jobs, services and transit and address the City's housing needs. The RFP requests plans for a minimum of 345 affordable residential units, plus replacement of the existing surface parking spaces.

The selected development teams are Alliant Communities, Eden Housing, MidPen Housing, PATH Ventures, Presidio Bay Ventures and Related Companies with Alta Housing. These teams advanced after demonstrating their qualifications during an earlier Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.

Following the Dec. 15 RFP deadline, the City will post the proposals received to the project webpage. Staff will evaluate proposals and may conduct finalist interviews and a community open house before making recommendations to City Council.

Information and updates are available on the project webpage at menlopark.gov/downtowndevelopment.

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