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901 California 
Project

Redevelopment of 901 California Ave, a 3.2-acre parcel in Stanford Research Park.

Please see project details and construction advisories below.

Contact StanfordResearchPark@Stanford.edu to request construction advisories via email.

Construction Advisory

CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY – May 8, 2026
Underground Utility work within California Avenue right-of-way.

  • Scheduled to start the week of May 11, 2026
  • Work Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday
  • Duration: About 4 to 5 months
  • Work to be performed by City of Palo Alto and project crews
  • Installation of underground utilities within California Ave; storm drain, sanitary sewer, domestic water, fire water, communications
  • Work includes potholing, trenching, utility installation, backfilling and paving
  • Traffic control consistent with city-approved Traffic Control Plans
  • California Ave will remain open, but single-lane traffic with flaggers will occur from time-to-time
  • The sidewalk on the Southeast side of California Ave will be closed from time-to-time
  • Some noise (including vehicle backup alarms), vibrations, and dust should be expected
CONTACTS
THE PROJECT
  • The project involves redevelopment of 901 California Ave, a 3.2-acre parcel in the Stanford Research Park.
  • The project furthers Stanford’s goal of replacing obsolete buildings in the Research Park with sustainable, state-of-the-art buildings.
  • One new building would replace the one existing building on the property. The existing building will be deconstructed.
  • The proposed building (55,583 sq ft) and existing building (54,930 sq ft) are similarly sized. Both are two-stories in height.
  • Parking will be at the rear of the property as it is today.
  • The landscape plan is designed with attention to low water use. Drought-tolerant and native plants will be featured. Efficient and weather-sensing irrigation systems will be incorporated.
  • A tenant for the new building has not been selected.
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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
  • Core and Shell construction by Stanford starting in January 2026.
  • Interior Improvements by the Tenant would likely take place in late 2027, after a tenant is selected. The Tenant Improvements could extend into early 2028.
  • Deconstruction and demolition materials would be segregated for recycling and off haul.
  • Preliminary construction schedule information is shown below.
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