On October 25th Julia Klein, Principal Planner, gave a presentation at our HANCSM General Meeting about the General Plan process. She invited everyone to participate and share your input about the things you like about San Mateo, the things you wish to change, and your vision of the City’s future. Visit StriveSanMateo.org to take anContinue reading “What do you like and dislike about San Mateo? What’s your vision of San Mateo in 2040?”
Category Archives: Housing
City of San Mateo’s General Plan Update
A general plan is the planning guideline for the future of a city. It contains goals and policies that regulate urban development, the protection of the natural environment, and public safety. It reflects the community’s long-term vision, and provides the perspective to judge day-to-day decisions by these future goals. The general plan is used byContinue reading “City of San Mateo’s General Plan Update”
HIP Housing Flyers: May 2018
HIP Housing’s Home Sharing Program would like to hear from you. If you have questions or would like to make an appointment call (650) 348-6660. Provider May 2017 Seeker May 2017
HANCSM Letter of Support for MidPen
April 16, 2018 Dear San Mateo Council Members, On behalf of the HANCSM Board of Directors we wish to express our strong support of MidPen for the Downtown Opportunity Site. As elected officials you are entrusted with an important decision to ensure that public land is used to provide the greatest public benefit. We believeContinue reading “HANCSM Letter of Support for MidPen”
Downtown Project – Choose between 2 developers this Mon, April 16th
Background: The City owns two properties in Downtown San Mateo, 480 E. 4th Avenue and 400 E. 5th Avenue, which were originally purchased by the City of San Mateo Redevelopment Agency. The sites are currently surface public parking lots and jointly contain 235 parking spaces. The 400 E. 5th Avenue site also houses the Worker ResourceContinue reading “Downtown Project – Choose between 2 developers this Mon, April 16th”
Car-Light Housing: More Affordability, Less Traffic Discussion
We need to address the housing affordability crisis, but we don’t want to make it harder to get around town or harm the climate. Join Friends of Caltrain for this discussion to: Learn about the connections between housing affordability, traffic reduction, and climate change. Hear what neighboring communities are doing to reduce the need to drive.Continue reading “Car-Light Housing: More Affordability, Less Traffic Discussion”
What is the fuss about Measure P?
Today The Daily Journal published two opposing views on Measure P. Measure P hasn’t made housing affordable By Kevin Burke The balanced benefits of Measure P By Maxine Terner On December 15th, 2004 San Mateo City voters approved Measure P (17,151 / 68.7% Yes votes and 7,826 / 31.3% No votes) below is summary of the impartial analysis of measure that wasContinue reading “What is the fuss about Measure P?”
HIP Housing Flyers: Jan 2018
HIP Housing’s Home Sharing Program would like to hear from you. If you have questions or would like to make an appointment call (650) 348-6660. Provider May 2017 Seeker May 2017
Upcoming City meetings
Friday, November 3rd – KFC Neighborhood Meeting for proposed interior and exterior upgrades. 6:00 – 8:00 PM at KFC (406 E. Third Avenue). Monday, December 11th – San Mateo Planning Commission Public Hearing (public comments, discussion, and a vote) on the Bay Meadows Phase Two affordable housing proposal. 7:30 PM at City Hall Council Chambers. Early 2018, date to be determinedContinue reading “Upcoming City meetings”
Development Proposal: 1026 N Humboldt St
Property Address: 1026 N Humboldt St, San Mateo Notice of neighborhood meeting with Michael Zheng to discuss a second story addition and residential remodel to an existing 2,251 SF (2BD/2BA) home. The proposed two story 2,091 SF Transitional Style home will have 5 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths. Also included in this proposal is a new 2,417Continue reading “Development Proposal: 1026 N Humboldt St”
North Central Neighborhood 