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Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan 2030: Natural Environment Element

Three photos of butterflies on native wildflowers: a cabbage white, an orange sulphur, and a California sister.

Vision

  • Palo Alto will respect and manage natural resources in a way that sustains the natural environment and protects our foothills, baylands, creeks, parks, urban forest, wildlife and open space legacy. A substantial portion of the City will remain as open space.
  • Even in built-up areas, the network of parks will provide access to nature and an urban forest will provide ecological and health benefits and a source of beauty for residents.

Goal N-1

  • Protect, conserve and enhance Palo Alto's citywide system of open space, including connected and accessible natural and urban habitats, ecosystems, and natural resources, providing a source of public health, natural beauty and enjoyment for Palo Alto residents.