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Public Engagement

March 2026 booth

A Community-First Approach

Stanford Medicine is planning a new cancer center in Redwood City, and we are committed to ensuring it serves and reflects the community it will call home. This starts with listening.

Our "Community-First" approach is built on open dialogue. Over the past year, we have been actively engaging with neighbors, community leaders, and local organizations to ensure our plans resonate with community interests, address concerns, and advance a shared vision for the future of cancer care. By working together, we can build a center that reimagines cancer research and care while strengthening our role as a good neighbor.

Your voice is a crucial part of this process. Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Share Your Feedback: Take our Community Survey to add your voice to our process.
  • Learn About Our Impact: See how Stanford University partners with the region at Stanford’s Regional Impacts.
  • Join an Event: See upcoming and past events below.

 

Upcoming Events

Open Office Hours 

The Stanford Medicine Cancer Center: Redwood City Vision team looks forward to hosting twice monthly open office hours at Cardinal Hall in Redwood City to gather feedback, share details on the updated project, and discuss how the cancer center can support the community.  

Please stop by and connect with Lucy Wicks and Christie Ochoa (habla español) to share your thoughts and questions.  Office hours will be held at Cardinal Cafe dining pavilion, located at 505 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063: 

Second Tuesday of each month: 4:00–6:00 p.m., through March 2027 

  • September 8 
  • October 13 
  • November 10 
  • December 8 
  • January 12 
  • February 9 
  • March 8 

Third Friday of each month: 9:00–11:00 a.m., through March 2027 

  • September 18 
  • October 16 
  • November 20 
  • January 15 
  • February 19 
  • March 18 

Public parking will be available in Baron Garage with payment through ParkMobile.  

Community Workshops 

You’re invited to share your thoughts and feedback on topics that are important to you as Stanford Medicine advances ideas for community priorities and investments related to the updated project. Following a brief presentation, we will host focused small group discussions and explore community questions, concerns, and preferences. Spanish translation services will be available.  

Thursday, November 5, 2026  

Presentations begin at 5:30 and repeat at 6:30 p.m. with 45-minute discussion after each presentation   

Saturday, November 7, 2026  

Presentations begin at 10:00 and repeat at 11:00 a.m. with 45-minute discussion after each presentation  

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Previous Events

Community Webinar

We shared updated project information, maps, and renderings with community members virtually through a community webinar in early June ahead of the updated project details submittal to the City.

June 2026

Locations: Zoom

Community Webinar Materials: 
Watch the Webinar in English | Watch the Webinar in Spanish

Community Open Houses

Stanford Medicine hosted two sets of community open houses in October 2025 and February 2026 for residents of Redwood City, North Fair Oaks, and the surrounding region. We met with community members to share information about a potential cancer center in Redwood City and sought input to help Stanford Medicine develop an updated project that is informed by the community’s early input and interests. 

October 2025

Locations: Cardinal Hall at Stanford Redwood City and PAL Community Space

Open House Materials: Download PDF (English) | En Español

February 2026

Locations: Cardinal Hall at Stanford Redwood City and North Fair Oaks Community Center

Open House Materials: Download PDF (English) | En Español