Dear City Council and Councilmember Taylor,
The 2023-2031 Housing Element repeatedly discusses the risk of displacement to residents in District 1.
For example, on page 156, it says:
“The dramatic imbalance between housing built and jobs created has led to disproportionate housing needs in Menlo Park’s neighborhoods with lower incomes and lower access to opportunities. As Menlo Park has transformed into a job center for the region, residents north of US-101 (City Council District 1), namely the Belle Haven neighborhood, have felt a housing squeeze.”
Which is why on page 157 there is an outline for a 14-point anti-displacement strategy.
But none of those 14 points suggest adding more affordable housing to District 1.
Why not?
Why not use the City-owned, vacant lot at 1283 Willow Rd. for affordable housing in order to reduce the risk of displacement in Belle Haven?
I hope this will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.

Thank you,
Alex Beltramo,
Menlo Park resident, District 3