About East Palo Alto:

The City of East Palo Alto is located in San Mateo County, but sits on the border of Santa Clara County. While located in the technology-rich Silicon Valley, the small city has not been able to capitalize on many economic and social benefits. East Palo Alto is committed to providing a strong base of affordable housing for the region in a way that advances a jobs-housing balance, updated infrastructure and an improved quality of life for all.  

• Population: 28,155 (2010)
• Location: San Mateo County
• Area: 2.64 square miles
• Disadvantaged community: 25%
• Poverty rate: 13.7%
• Median household income: $58,783
• Language other than English spoken at home: 73.3%

BOOST Activities:

• Create a process to evaluate and prioritize sustainability, health, and equity throughout plans and projects in the city
• Increase the city’s ability to work more collaboratively internally and externally to develop key relationships related to climate and equity initiatives
• Enhance the city’s ability to track, apply for, obtain and implement grant funding
• Showcase the city’s sustainability, equity, and public engagement efforts and outcomes