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County of Santa Clara and Eden Housing Celebrate the Grand Opening of Mitchell Park Place in Palo Alto

May 5, 2026

The mixed-use development adds 50 affordable homes to Palo Alto, half of which serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

What: The County of Santa Clara and Eden Housing, in partnership with the City of Palo Alto and AbilityPath, are celebrating the completion of Mitchell Park Place, which began construction in January 2024, and is now fully occupied. The project is a mixed-use development that provides office space for AbilityPath and 50 affordable homes, including 25 set aside for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The homes serve lower-income households earning at or below 60% of the area median income.

Mitchell Park Place is located on land owned by the County.

When: May 8, noon to 2 p.m.

Where: 525 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto

Speakers include:   

About Mitchell Park Place:

Centrally located in the heart of Palo Alto, this thoughtfully designed community blends seamlessly with the neighborhood’s character. The abundant resources in the surrounding area offer an ideal setting for individuals with IDD, supporting residents in leading more independent, connected lives. Nearby amenities include the Mitchell Park Community Center and Library, Magical Bridge Playground, cafes, grocery stores, and retail.

This unique project is GreenPoint Platinum-rated and features a full suite of amenities, including an outdoor courtyard with planters for growing fruits and vegetables.

The County provided $12 million in funding for the project, including $11 million that is designated for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AbilityPath, which will provide services to residents, is a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Partners:  

About The County of Santa Clara

The County of Santa Clara government serves a diverse, multicultural population of 1.9 million residents in Santa Clara County, Calif., making it more populous than 14 states in the United States. The County provides essential services to its residents, including public health protection, environmental stewardship, medical services through the County of Santa Clara Health System, child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, park services, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and many other public benefits.
 
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About Eden Housing

Eden Housing is a nonprofit organization with over 55 years of experience providing safe and affordable housing that helps families stay secure, allows communities to thrive, and solves many of the most pressing housing challenges facing California cities. Since its inception, the Bay Area-based organization has developed more than 10,000 affordable homes and is a leader in making its residential communities environmentally sustainable and efficient through integrating energy conservation. Eden is also known as a champion of housing policy advocacy at the local, state, and national level, supporting practices that both create and preserve affordable housing for diverse communities. Learn more at www.edenhousing.org.