Buena Vista

In a multiyear effort to save the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto, Supervisor Simitian led a coalition of nonprofits, government stakeholders and community advocates in preserving 120 units of affordable housing, preventing the eviction of 400 low-income residents, and ensuring fair compensation for the owner of the land. ​

Read more about the Buena Vista:

Editorials

The Mercury News:
Affordable housing wins in Palo Alto
Preserving Palo Alto mobile home park is practical, humane and wise​

Palo Alto Online:
Saving Buena Vista​

News

The Wall Street Journal:
The trailer park and the techies: a love story

The Guardian:
Last of the Buena Vista social club 

Palo Alto Online:
Repairs begin At Buena Vista Mobile Home Park​​

From our Office

Supervisor Simitian's Statement (2017)

Buena Vista Timeline​ (2012- 2017)