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Doria Summa
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Planning & Transportation Commissioner
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Planning & Transportation Commissioner
January 2017 — March 2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission - March 26, 2025
Palo Alto planning commissioners backed El Camino Focus Area changes, split on a daylight plane and delayed a retail-nodes amendment to April 30.
Planning & Transportation Commission - September 25, 2024
Palo Alto planning commissioners reviewed housing incentive changes, raised parking and neighborhood concerns, and heard updates on El Camino work.
Planning & Transportation Commission - September 11, 2024
Palo Alto commissioners advanced a 10-unit Encina Avenue housing plan to architectural review and raised concerns about landscaping, access and parking.
Planning & Transportation Commission - January 29, 2025
Most Palo Alto planning commissioners favored a 2035 target for ending traffic deaths and serious injuries, but the panel took no formal vote.
Planning & Transportation Commission - October 30, 2024
Palo Alto’s planning panel backed tighter lighting and bird-safe glazing rules while taking no action on a proposed micromobility study.
Planning & Transportation Commission - March 12, 2025
Palo Alto planners voted 4-2 to continue review of the 660 University mixed-use proposal while seeking more zoning and transportation analysis.
Planning & Transportation Commission - December 11, 2024
Palo Alto’s planning commission recommended a smaller Palo Alto Commons expansion and continued a housing incentive ordinance to Dec. 17.
Planning & Transportation Commission - September 10, 2025
Palo Alto commissioners sought more traffic, safety, flood and displacement analysis before San Antonio Road alternatives are developed.
Planning & Transportation Commission - February 12, 2025
Palo Alto planning commissioners recommended permanent car-free designations for parts of California Avenue and Ramona Street, pending council action.
Planning & Transportation Commission - October 9, 2024
Palo Alto planners delayed a draft stream corridor ordinance, seeking revisions and more outreach on setbacks, exemptions and property impacts.