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Palo Alto begins community process to update Coverly master plan
Summary
City of Palo Alto and consultant Concordia held the first public meeting to restart a master-plan update for the Coverly community site, presenting a draft vision statement, a “Nexus” planning framework, and a schedule that includes council approval in May 2026 and a potential ballot measure in November 2026.
City of Palo Alto staff and consultant Concordia opened the first public meeting to update the Coverly master plan, presenting a draft vision and asking residents to help refine programming and placemaking priorities.
Christine O'Kane, of the City of Palo Alto Community Services Department, said the process will “build upon the previous master plan that was completed in 2019.” Bobby Hill of the consultant team described a multi-step public process and a planning framework the team calls “Nexus.”
The meeting centered on a draft vision statement and six “core intentions” derived from a recent City Council vision session. George Silvertooth, who leads community engagement for Concordia, told attendees that the synthesized draft vision reads: “Coverly will be a vibrant and beloved destination with activities, amenities, and offering that promote learning, joy, and well-being where all cultures and generations belong.” He said the…
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