660 University Avenue Mixed-Use Project

The 660 University Avenue Mixed-Use Project, managed by the City of Palo Alto under solicitation number 2022110095, involves the merger of three parcels totaling approximately 0.5 acres located at 511 Byron Street, 660 University Avenue, and 680 University Avenue/500 Middlefield Road. The project entails the demolition of two existing office buildings and a surface parking lot to make way for a six-story mixed-use building. This new structure will feature two levels of below-grade parking, 1,984 square feet of first-floor office space, a lobby, and a fitness center, with the remaining five stories dedicated to 70 residential units. The project has been approved following the completion of an Environmental Impact Report and adheres to the California Environmental Quality Act. A Final Revised Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is in place to manage environmental impacts, including strict requirements for air quality, biological resources, and cultural preservation. Key operational mandates include the use of USEPA Tier 4 final standards for off-road equipment over 25 horsepower and specific construction hours limited to weekdays and Saturdays. Oversight is provided by the City of Palo Alto Planning and Development Services Department, with specialized requirements for paleontological monitoring, tribal cultural resource protection, and annual arborist inspections for five to ten years following occupancy.