BOOST Participant–City of East Palo Alto
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