Who We Are:
We are a Citywide organization of residents concerned for our City’s future. We are actively involved in issues that are in agreement with our Principles and Goals as we strive to keep Palo Alto a unique place for raising families and fostering business innovation.
Our Mission:
Palo Altans for Sensible Zoning (PASZ) is a grass roots, political action committee dedicated to a high quality of life for Palo Alto residents and the innovative spirit that has made Palo Alto unique. We are for sensible land use planning and development and will continue to be advocates for mitigating the negative impacts of excessive development.
Our Vision:
We envision a dynamic Palo Alto that remains a family-oriented community with excellent schools, infrastructure and community services. Technology and business innovation are part of Palo Alto’s heritage and should be fostered. We envision a City that is not overwhelmed by excessive development. We value diversity, our historic resources, our neighborhoods, parks and open spaces, and support projects that enhance our quality of life
Our Goals:
- Ensure that the pace of development does not outstrip our infrastructure, schools and City services, or compromise the beauty and character of our City.
- Encourage Housing that Allows for a Diverse Economic Population
- Maintain our Community as a Great Place to Live
PASZ NEWS
EDITOR’S NOTE: The opinions expressed in the news items cited here do not necessarily represent the opinion of Palo Altans for Sensible Zoning. We try to present a balanced picture of the news on the subjects of housing and legislation.
Eliminating President Hotel Housing
Although providing more housing is a Council priority, Palo Alto’s City Council plans to vote this Monday instead on possibly eliminating 75 small Downtown apartment units by changing a law to help the new owners of the President Hotel Apartments convert it into a hotel.
Stanford GUP Community Input Meeting
With Stanford University proposing a major expansion and growth plan for the next 20 years, now is the critical time to speak up and express your views on how this expansion will affect your neighborhood and our entire quality of life in Palo Alto.
PASZ Alert – Oppose Lame Duck Council Actions
The Palo Alto City Council will vote on Monday, November 26th on a proposed Housing Ordinance that directly impacts our neighborhoods with more congestion and parking woes. Why would anyone want that?
PASZ Candidates Are Winners
All our PASZ supported candidates, Tom DuBois, Eric Filseth, Karen Holman and Ken Dauber,were winners in this year’s elections
Candidates Scorecard
IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT CANDIDATES SAY, IT’S HOW THEY VOTE!! Council Members vote on critical issues that define the future quality of life in Palo Alto. You should know how the incumbents for City Council — running for re-election — have voted on several key issues.
We Need Your Votes
An open letter to all who are concerned, as we are, about the future of Palo Alto as a livable community. We need your votes! Read more…
City Council Adopts PASZ Initiative
The Palo Alto City Council voted 5-4 to adopt the PASZ initiative to cap office development citywide at 850,000 square feet rather than sending it to voters on the November ballot.
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