Resources

The Stanford University General Use Permit that guided the how and where the university could grow, the procedures under which construction may occur, and associated measures which must be accomplished before, during, and after construction.

The latest Annual Report summarizing development at Stanford University and the required environmental mitigation activity within its unincorporated lands for the monitoring period from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024.

The agreement from 1985 that sets policies for Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, and Stanford University regarding land use, annexation, planning, and development of Stanford lands.

Explore the boards that were on display for the StanfordNext community open houses, hosted in December, January, and March.

Learn more about the key takeaways and themes from the first StanfordNext Advisory Council meeting, hosted October 23, 2025.

Learn more about the key takeaways and themes from the second StanfordNext Advisory Council meeting, hosted November 19, 2025.

Learn more about the key takeaways and themes from the third StanfordNext Advisory Council meeting, hosted February 12, 2026.

Learn more about the key takeaways and themes from the fourth StanfordNext Advisory Council meeting, hosted May 8, 2026.

The Office of Community Engagement serves as Stanford's portal to the surrounding community — and the world. Discover exciting ways to engage with the university and learn how Stanford works to support the neighborhoods around it.

Learn more about Stanford's commitment to housing and how it contributes to solving the Bay Area's housing crisis.

Discover everything to know about Stanford's transportation efforts on- and off-campus, from its free-for-all Marguerite shuttle to the commuter benefits provided to its students, faculty, and staff.

The Stanford Community Plan Update refines Santa Clara County’s General Plan policies and goals as they apply to Stanford’s unincorporated lands.

The study that fulfills Stanford’s obligation under the 2000 General Use Permit to demonstrate how the university's growth aligns with Santa Clara County's goals of guiding development within the campus core while protecting surrounding hillsides and natural resources.

The supplement to study above that evaluates Stanford’s long-term campus capacity beyond 2035 and recognizes that environmental, regulatory, and societal factors will ultimately shape how that capacity is realized.

Learn about Stanford's work to ensure that the university's research, innovation, and operations drive positive economic and social impact, both locally and globally.

Find out how the research, technologies, and innovations happening at Stanford will help our campus, local, and global communities understand, mitigate, and adapt to the changing climate.