Palo Alto s contentious effort to update its historic registry kicked off Thursday, when the Historical Resources Board considered more than 30 buildings for listings. But faced with opposition, it delayed reviews for about 30 others.
Palo Alto s contentious effort to update its historic registry kicked off Thursday, when the Historical Resources Board considered more than 30 buildings for listings. But faced with opposition, it delayed reviews for about 30 others.
As Palo Alto prepares to add dozens of homes to the local historical registry, it is facing concerns from homeowners who fear the move will lower their property values and make future renovation a hassle.
As Palo Alto prepares to add dozens of homes to the local historical registry, it is facing concerns from homeowners who fear the move will lower their property values and make future renovation a hassle.
Seeking to stave off demolition of quaint, old and culturally important buildings, Palo Alto officials are preparing to notify about 150 property owners that their homes and businesses are now eligible for "historical" designation.