Community workshops and events are an important part of the General Plan Update process. Future workshops and events will be posted once the date, time, and location have been finalized. Materials for both future and past events can be found on this page. We encourage your attendance at the community workshops and events throughout the process!
Date/Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. for breakfast and childcare, discussion 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, May 18, 2019
Location: Hillsdale High School cafeteria, 3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo
Bring a friend and RSVP for your free tickets online today! Spanish translation will be provided.
El equipo del Plan General tuvo un taller en español el jueves 24 de febrero de 2022 para que la comunidad aprenda sobre el Plan General de la Ciudad. En este taller, hablamos sobre la vivienda, transporte, justicia ambiental y otros temas importantes que afectan a su comunidad.
Help Shape San Mateo’s Future! We listened to the community to create three alternative plans for land use and circulation in San Mateo. This was an informational workshop to learn more about the alternative plans and the findings of the alternatives evaluation. The same information was provided at both workshops and Spanish interpretation was available at this workshop.
The workshop materials and other resources can be found below.
Help Shape San Mateo’s Future! We listened to the community to create three alternative plans for land use and circulation in San Mateo. This was an informational workshop to learn more about the alternative plans and the findings of the alternatives evaluation. The same information was provided at both workshops.
The workshop materials and other resources can be found below.
This workshop was held by the City of San Mateo to discuss how we as a city can facilitate and encourage practices that affirmatively further fair housing and continue to make an affordable housing plan that can serve all of San Mateo.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4478/Housing-Element-2023-2031
Why are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Why are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
The City of San Mateo administers several housing related programs to address the complex array of housing issues that we continue to face. As part of the Housing Element update, the future direction of housing programs in the city must be tailored to fit the evolving needs of the community. This community workshop was held to help inform the City what housing programs the city needs, or how we can change our existing programs to provide the best service to the people of our city.
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Why are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Why are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the City’s Dia De Los Muertos event.
The Community Relations Commission held the first of many housing workshops for the purpose of learning about the community’s needs and concerns such as housing affordability, being able to live close to employment, housing for those with special needs, fair housing, displacement, and more. This workshop was held as a part of the regular Community Relations Commission meeting on September 29, 2021 online via Zoom.
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the City’s Central Park Music Series event.
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the City’s Central Park Music Series event.
We listened to the community to create three Draft Alternatives for San Mateo’s future. Learn about the Draft Alternatives and help us improve them. This workshop was similar to the two previous workshops held on Thursday, April 15th and Saturday, April 17th.
Meeting Materials
Materiales en Español
May 18 Workshop Results
We listened to the community to create three Draft Alternatives for San Mateo’s future. Learn about the Draft Alternatives and help us improve them.
Meeting Materials
Workshop Agenda
Draft Alternatives Overview Handout
Place Types Menu
Draft Circulation Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Materiales en Español
La Agenda del Taller
Borrador del Folleto de Descripción General de Alternativas
El Menú Tipos de Lugares
Borrador de Alternativas de Circulación
Preguntas Frecuentes
April 17 Workshop Results
Workshop Notes
Presentation Video
Breakout Room A Video
Breakout Room B Video
Breakout Room C Video
Breakout Room D Video
We listened to the community to create three Draft Alternatives for San Mateo’s future. Learn about the Draft Alternatives and help us improve them.
Meeting Materials
Workshop Agenda
Draft Alternatives Overview Handout
Place Types Menu
Draft Circulation Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Materiales en Español
La Agenda del Taller
Borrador del Folleto de Descripción General de Alternativas
El Menú Tipos de Lugares
Borrador de Alternativas de Circulación
Preguntas Frecuentes
April 15 Workshop Results
Workshop Notes
Presentation Video
Breakout Room A Video
Breakout Room B Video
Breakout Room C Video
Breakout Room D Video
Nuevo al Plan General y el Elemento de Vivienda? Obtenga más información sobre cómo se utiliza el Plan General para planificar y guiar los cambios en la comunidad, y cómo la Ciudad debe planificar con anticipación la vivienda para todos los niveles de ingresos. Este evento se llevó a cabo en español y fue coorganizado por la Ciudad de San Mateo y el Centro de Resolución de Conflictos de la Península (PCRC).
¿Preguntas? Para información en español, haga el favor de llamar al (650) 513-0330, ext. 313.
Open House Materials
Open House Overview Handout
What is a General Plan?
Draft Land Use Alternatives
Place Types Menu
Draft Circulation Alternatives
Draft Alternatives FAQ
Existing General Plan Land Use Map
Materiales Españoles
Descripción de la Reunión de Bienvenida
¿Que es un Plan General?
Escenarios Alternativos Preliminares
Menu de Tipo de Lugar
Alternativos de Circulación Preliminares
Open House Results
Agenda
Presentation
Discussion Questions
Range of Alternatives Handout
Range of Alternatives Place Type Menu
Study Area Map – North
Study Area Map – South
Small Group Materials
Basemap
Place Type Menu
Study Areas Handout
Small Group Note Taking Sheet
Proposed Bicycle Network
Workshop Results
Where Do You Live or Work Map
November 16 Table Basemaps
November 16 Table Notes and Comments
Meet us at the lawn adjacent to Fieldwork Brewing Company.
Live/Work Map
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results
Live/Work Map
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results
Live/Work Map
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results
At this event, high school students from San Mateo learned about City government and brainstormed ideas for for future land use, transportation, and other improvements in San Mateo. Examples of their ideas are below.
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the Dia de los Muertos event.
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results, October 5.
Live/Work Map
June 10 Workshop Agenda
Presentation
Small Group Materials
Basemap
Color Legend
11×17 General Plan Land Use Map
11×17 Aerial Basemap
Small Group Note Taking Sheet
Blank Comment Card
Workshop Results
Where do You Live/Work Map (this map reflects cumulative dots placed at both the June 8 and June 10 workshops)
June 10 Table Maps
June 10 Table Notes
June 10 Comments
June 8 Workshop Agenda
Presentation
Small Group Materials
Basemap
Color Legend
11×17 General Plan Land Use Map
11×17 Aerial Basemap
Small Group Note Taking Sheet
Blank Comment Card
Workshop Results
Where do You Live/Work Map (this map reflects cumulative dots placed at both the June 8 and June 10 workshops)
June 8 Table Maps
June 8 Table Notes
June 8 Comments
Domingo, 2 de diciembre (de 4 a 6 pm).
Este evento es copatrocinado por la Congregational Church of
San Mateo y por la Ciudad de San Mateo. Junta completamente en Español.
The Police Department recommends parking across the street in the Franklin Templeton Lot – 3rd Floor of Garage across from the San Mateo Police Department (SMPD). There is very limited space in the SMPD visitors’ parking lot.