2026 State of the City: Grounded in History. Shaping the Future.

The City of Redwood City held its State of the City address on March 23, 2026, highlighting ongoing and planned initiatives across housing, transportation, community spaces, environmental resilience, and public safety. Key procurement-related discussions included the city's capital improvements program, which allocates millions of dollars toward transportation infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, and safety enhancements. A major $385 million project, the 88/84/101 interchange reimagining, was emphasized as a generational investment to improve mobility and economic vitality. The city also reported on housing development permits issued in 2025, including 217 deed-restricted affordable units, and a $1.2 million loan supporting housing preservation. Additionally, the Redwood Shores sea level rise protection project was noted as a critical infrastructure investment to protect 11,500 residents and key facilities. The meeting underscored the city's commitment to efficient permitting processes through a new online portal and ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and community engagement. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the address, but multiple capital projects and funding allocations were highlighted as shaping Redwood City's future.