City of Redwood City

We heard your concerns about safety at Sequoia Station and took action. Community safety just got stronger in the heart of Redwood City. 🏛️ Our new police substation at Sequoia Station means faster response times, increased visibility, and better service for one of our busiest areas. Located at 1035 El Camino Real, this substation puts officers closer to where people live, work, and travel every day. The facility represents our commitment to being present, approachable, and engaged with our community. 🤝 Thank you to our Redwood City Police Department and community partners for making this vision a reality. ✂️ Photos by Iliana G. Photography

📣 Don't miss the very first BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Stories) Meetup tonight! ✨ This new series is all about small business owners sharing their stories of what works, what has been tried, and what they are looking to do next. Tonight’s panel will highlight marketing and storytelling. 🎤 Panel host Patty Tulloch from DoubleShot Creative will lead an engaging conversation with four Redwood City businesses, including: • Little Green, A Plant Bar - Owner Sharon Grant • Mathnasium - Owner Beatrice Chan • Redwood City BBQ - Marketing Director Jessica Lisaola • Pizzeria Cardamomo - Owner Sarika Batra 📅 Event Details Thursday, September 18 | 5–6:30 p.m. Downtown Library Community Room (2nd Floor) 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is free; simply register online and come ready to be part of the conversation. ✅ Registration on Eventbrite is now closed, but walk-ins are welcome!

📣 Meet more of our inspiring panelists for the upcoming BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Stories) Meetup on September 18! ➗ Beatrice Chan, Owner of Mathnasium She began her career in Silicon Valley, working for nine years at education-focused startups. While volunteering with Healthy Cities Tutoring in San Carlos, Beatrice discovered a deep passion for teaching math. Her success tutoring students led her to open her own Mathnasium center. 🍕 Sarika Batra, Owner of Pizzeria Cardamomo As a media consultant, she has partnered with innovative companies including Moon Express, Intuitive Machines, Viome, Inome, and Intellius, advising them on brand storytelling and investor engagement. Beyond her media career, Sarika co-owns Pizzeria Cardamomo with her husband, Chef Momo. 📅 Event Details Thursday, September 18 | 5–6:30 p.m. Downtown Library Community Room (2nd Floor) 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is free; simply register online and come ready to be part of the conversation. 👉 Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gvetDtyZ #RWCMeansBusiness #SupportLocal #RedwoodCity

📣 We're excited to introduce the first two panelists for the upcoming BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Stories) Meetup on September 18! 🍖 Jessica Lisaola, Marketing Manager at Redwood City BBQ  She leads community partnerships, social media, and local campaigns that highlight each store’s unique neighborhood character and events. Jessica is passionate about storytelling and grassroots partnerships that bring people together over good food. 🌱 Sharon Grant, Owner of Little Green A Plant Bar She was an elementary school teacher in the area for 25 years and raised her two children in Redwood City. Having always loved gardening, she had the opportunity to collaborate with the owners of a local coffee shop to create an artist/retail space where the community comes together to plant, shop, enjoy the coffee bar, and support artisan small businesses. 📅 Event Details Thursday, September 18 | 5–6:30 p.m. Downtown Library Community Room (2nd Floor) 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is free; simply register online and come ready to be part of the conversation. 👉 Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gvetDtyZ #RWCMeansBusiness #SupportLocal #RedwoodCity

Last week's guided tour of Redwood Creek provided essential context for our downtown planning process. As part of the Greater Downtown Area Planning (GDAP) effort, community members explored the relationship between our creek and surrounding development, and heard about our proposal to transform the Creek into a community recreational amenity.   This place-based approach strengthens public engagement in long-term planning. When residents experience the planning process firsthand, policy conversations become more informed and collaborative.   Learn more about GDAP: www.rwcgreaterdowntown.com

📣 Calling all small business owners! Join us for the first-ever BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Stories) Meetup on Thursday, September 18 from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Redwood City Library. This month’s topic: Marketing & Storytelling. Hear directly from local business owners about how they’ve used creative strategies and partnerships to grow their businesses. Plus, enjoy networking, conversation, and light refreshments. 📍 Downtown Redwood City Public Library, Community Room (2nd floor) ⏰ Thursday, September 18, 5–6:30 p.m. ✅ Free to attend, just register and come ready to connect! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvetDtyZ

Greater Downtown's future is being shaped now, and we want your voice in the mix! Join us for the second speaker panel event exploring cutting-edge approaches to community development. Speaker Panel 2: Downtown Resilience in a Changing Climate 📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025 ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM 📍 Sports Basement Redwood City Community Space Discover practical strategies other cities are using to establish climate resilience while maintaining economic vitality. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, we hope you’ll join this conversation to help inform and shape the Greater Downtown Area Plan. To learn more and register for free, visit https://lnkd.in/gc5P_EnV --- El futuro del Centro y Alrededores se está formando ahora, y queremos su voz en la mezcla. Únase a nosotros para el próximo panel de expertos que exploran enfoques innovadores para el desarrollo comunitario. Panel de Expertos 2: Resiliencia del Centro de la Ciudad en un Clima Cambiante 📅 jueves, 4 de septiembre de 2025 ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM 📍 Espacio Comunitario de Sports Basement Redwood City Descubra estrategias prácticas que otras ciudades están usando para establecer resiliencia climática mientras mantienen la vitalidad económica. Ya sea que usted sea un residente de mucho tiempo o nuevo en el área, esperamos que se una a esta conversacion para ayudar a informar y dar forma al Plan del Centro y Alrededores. Para aprender más y registrarse gratis, visite https://lnkd.in/gc5P_EnV

Happy Labor Day, Redwood City! Today we celebrate the workers who keep our city running strong. From teachers and first responders to small business owners and city staff - thank you for all you do.

Last night, the Redwood City Woman's Club filled with energy as neighbors, business leaders, and community members came together for an engaging panel on the future of our downtown 🏙️. This event kicked off the City’s Downtown Speaker Series, part of the Greater Downtown Area Plan (GDAP) process, a long-term, community-driven plan that will guide how our downtown and surrounding neighborhoods grow and thrive over the next 20 to 25 years. From housing and small businesses to public spaces, transportation, and climate resilience, GDAP is about ensuring Redwood City remains vibrant, resilient, and welcoming for decades to come 🌳. A heartfelt thank you to the Redwood City Woman’s Club for hosting, and to everyone who joined us to share ideas and vision for what comes next 🙏. Couldn’t make it? More opportunities are just around the corner. Join us next week for Speaker Panel 2: Downtown Resilience in a Changing Climate and a walking tour on Thursday, September 4, plus other events in the series 📅 click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gc5P_EnV #RedwoodCity #GDAP #DowntownRWC #Community

🚨 There’s still time to apply for our 2025 Community Building Academy! Applications close THIS MONDAY, September 1. 📋 This seven-week program offers residents an inside look at city operations, opportunities to meet local leaders and city staff, and a meaningful way to become more involved in the community. 🏙 You will visit city departments including fire, police, public works, libraries, parks, and planning. You will build relationships with city staff and fellow residents, explore important local issues, and graduate with opportunities to share your ideas with City leaders. ⚠ Space is limited. Applications close September 1. 📅 Sessions run Wednesday evenings from October 8 through November 19. ➡ Learn more and apply now at www.RedwoodCity.org/CBA.