City project
Horizontal Levee
A sea-level-rise resilience and habitat project also referred to as the living levee.
- Current status
- Ribbon-cutting and community walk announced for September 10, 2026.
- Location
- 2470 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA
August 24, 2026 announcement
The City announced a public ribbon-cutting and tours at 11 a.m. on September 10, 2026.
Read related coverageMay 4, 2026: Council member tour update
A council member reported touring the project and described staff work completed over multiple years.
Read related coverageFebruary 24, 2026 Update
Staff reported that planting had occurred and that the project was completed as of January 31.
Read related coverageJanuary 27, 2026 Department Report Update
Staff reported that the levy portion is complete. Remaining work includes installing a pipeline in the road and connecting it to the wastewater treatment plant; the area between the new levy and road was hydro-seeded and includes stormwater bioretention.
Read related coverageSeptember 23, 2025 project update
Staff reported that the project had started and described goals including habitat improvement, sea-level-rise adaptation, recycled-water polishing, and flood-control support.
Read related coverageFebruary 10, 2025 funding-diversion concern
A public commenter said Valley Water proposed moving $23 million to Phase 1 in San Jose because of delayed funding for the local Phase 2, and urged the City to oppose the diversion.
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