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In Palo Alto this week, a notable housing development proposal emerged under a new state housing law designed to encourage denser residential projects near public transit. The Downtown North neighborhood is the site of a new condo project planning six for-sale family units, marking the seventh local proposal to utilize this state law. Key recent local actions include: - East Palo Alto City Council’s ongoing consideration and ordinance introduction of the Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program (THDIP), aimed at encouraging new housing construction by reducing inclusionary housing obligations. - Continued city council discussions on housing element progress and development incentives to address affordability. - Coordination with county housing expertise to support minor home repair programs and affordable housing expansion. What to watch: The progress and final adoption of the Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program ordinance, which could influence housing development patterns and affordability in Palo Alto.

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