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Reach 2

San Francisco Creek flood-protection effort referred to as Reach 2.

Current status
Alternatives evaluation and preliminary feasibility studies are underway; no preferred alternative had been selected.
Location
From the Pope-Chaucer Bridge through East Palo Alto
Street view near From the Pope-Chaucer Bridge through East Palo Alto
Map of From the Pope-Chaucer Bridge through East Palo Alto
  1. August 19, 2026 public-comment update

    A public commenter asked the City to help a Valley Water-JPA working group clarify roles and advance negotiations for the flood-protection effort.

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  2. September 8, 2025 update

    The Council received the beginning of a study-session update intended to raise awareness and seek feedback from community members and elected leaders.

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