City project
540 University Avenue Redevelopment
Proposed demolition of existing buildings and construction of a three-story commercial building with retail-like ground-floor uses, upper-floor offices, and a private rooftop terrace.
- Current status
- Preliminary Architectural Review study session completed; no formal approval was requested or granted.
- Location
- 530 and 540 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
April 17, 2025 Preliminary Architectural Review Study Session
The Board gave informal feedback on pedestrian access, retail presence, massing, rooftop features, façade treatment, and the relationship to 500 University Avenue. The proposal remains dependent on further entitlement and code-compliance work.
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