Fight for
common sense growth in
Menlo Park
Leveraging a loophole in California’s housing laws, a mammoth project has been proposed for the former Sunset Magazine site on Willow Road in Menlo Park.
Fight for
common sense growth in
Menlo Park
Leveraging a loophole in California’s housing laws, a mammoth project has been proposed for the former Sunset Magazine site on Willow Road in Menlo Park.
About Us
Menlo Forward was founded to promote smart growth in Menlo Park and neighboring cities while preserving their character. Menlo Forward is committed to fostering a vibrant community that meets the needs of our diverse population. We support affordable housing that aligns with state-approved development plans.
We’re Your Neighbors.
THIS IS REAL
Three immense towers
The project includes three immense towers. The largest tower would be the tallest building in California outside of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This site that once embodied the California Dream is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
39 STORIES
461 FEET TALL
We support responsible development at 80 Willow Road that aligns with Menlo Park’s approved housing development plan and provides for historic preservation.
“We are strongly opposed to the proposed development at 80 Willow Road. The environmental impact of such an immense project right next to the San Francisquito Creek cannot be ignored.
“The need for housing across the region is serious and demands serious proposals to address the shortage — but proposals such as this, that include buildings taller than any in San Jose, undermine the good work of housing advocates and create more problems than they address and should not be seriously considered.”
State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller (District 3) in a joint statement, August 2023
Birthplace of the
Western Living Movement
At a Glance
80 Willow Road, Menlo Park
6.7 acres alongside the San Francisquito Creek
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Tower One
- 39 stories
- 231 residential units
- 130 hotel rooms
Tower Two
- 33 stories
- 434 residential units
- 27,000 sq. ft. retail
Tower Three
- 19 stories
- 336,000 sq. ft. office
- 12,000 sq. ft. retail
Parking
1,461 parking spaces (only 41% of the required 3,530 spaces)
Residential
- 665 total units
- 133 low-income units
- 956,000 sq. ft.
Non-Residential
576,900 sq. ft. (office, retail, hotel, other)
We urge the City of Menlo Park and state and county leaders to fight this outrageous proposal which overrides local regulations – and common sense.
News & Updates
Your Voice Matters
And with your help, we can shape the development of 80 Willow Road to ensure the future of our community reflects our shared values.
