City of Redwood City

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.

This past weekend, Redwood City came together to clean up the Stambaugh-Heller and Downtown neighborhoods! Dozens of neighbors, small business owners, and volunteers gathered at The Yard Coffee for the fourth installment of our cleanup series focused on beautification, community, and supporting our local businesses. Volunteers split into teams, tackled targeted areas using custom cleanup maps, and got familiar with the MyRWC app to help report larger issues directly to the City. After an hour of hard work, everyone reconvened over breakfast and good company. Thanks to all who showed up and to The Yard for hosting us. Let’s keep showing up for our city - juntos/together. Want to help out or host a future cleanup? Contact juntosredwoodcity@gmail.com and download the MyRWC app at www.RedwoodCity.org/MyRWC today!

Thank you to all the community members who joined us at City Hall last night for our Boards, Commissions & Committees (BCC) Training! It was inspiring to see so many residents committed to learning how they can make a difference - serving on a BCC is a powerful and meaningful way to help shape the future of our city. 💡 Interested in getting more involved? Think you might want to serve on a BCC one day? Applications are open now for the Community Building Academy: a hands-on program designed to help you learn about city government and prepare for future civic leadership. 👉 Learn more and apply at www.redwoodcity.org/CBA

Interested in shaping Redwood City’s future? Want to better understand how your local government works and how you can help? You're in luck! Applications are now open for Redwood City’s 2025 Community Building Academy. 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.

Applications are now open for Redwood City’s 2025 Community Building Academy (CBA), a seven-week program that offers community members a hands-on look at how their local government works and how they can play an active role in shaping the community. The program begins Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and runs through Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2025. Previously known as the Partnership Academy for Community Teamwork (PACT), the Community Building Academy offers participants an insider’s view of City government, with in-person sessions at various City facilities and opportunities to meet directly with City leaders and staff. 📖 Read the full news release: https://lnkd.in/gF5A6kv3. #RedwoodCity

Tonight is National Night Out! Join your neighbors and Redwood City staff for an evening of community connection, conversation, and fun. Events are happening across the city — stop by, say hello, and help strengthen the bonds that keep our neighborhoods safe and welcoming. Hope to see you there!

Yesterday, local leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Kaiser Permanente’s expanded Hearing Aid Center in downtown Redwood City. The new space features state-of-the-art technology, additional exam rooms, and more opportunities for patient education. Nearly 15 percent of American adults live with some form of hearing loss. This center makes care more accessible, helps people stay connected to the world around them, and ensures more of our neighbors can access the support they need. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark the moment and support hearing health in our community.

Last week at Con Azucar Cafe, residents sat down with members of our Police Department for genuine conversations over coffee and pan dulce. Coffee with the Cops is about building real relationships with no agenda, just neighbors getting to know each other. Thank you to everyone who took time to share, listen, and help strengthen our community.   Want to join us next time? Follow Redwood City Police Department to stay in the loop: Redwood City Police Department.

🔍 We're Hiring a New City Manager — and We Want to Hear from You! Redwood City is recruiting its next City Manager, and your voice matters. Help the City Council understand what qualities, experience, and priorities are most important to our community. 📝 Take the quick survey: https://lnkd.in/g2ZfV4Hd Deadline: August 10 #RedwoodCity #CommunitySurvey #CityManagerSearch