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	"author_name": "San Mateo Forward",
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	"title": "From Racetrack to Neighborhood: A Bay Meadows Walking Tour",
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	"description": "Join San Mateo Forward for a walking tour through one of the Bay Area&#x27;s most remarkable urban transformations—a neighborhood that didn&#x27;t exist 20 years ago, built from scratch on the former grounds of a horse racing track. What to Expect Bay Meadows is San Mateo&#x27;s living laboratory for transit-oriented development. Over the course of this guided tour, you&#x27;ll explore the neighborhood with knowledgeable speakers who will bring its story to life. As we walk together, you&#x27;ll learn about: How it started: the decline of the Bay Meadows Racetrack and the contentious fight over what would replace it The vision and the obstacles: How developers, city officials, and community members negotiated the plan—in spite of a small group of NIMBYs stalling the project for years with lawsuits and appeals What got built: 1,100 homes, 18 acres of parks, world-class public art, and a walkable commercial district anchored to the Hillsdale Caltrain station Lessons for San Mateo&#x27;s future: What Bay Meadows teaches us about what&#x27;s possible when a city commits to smart infill development and what we should be demanding elsewhere We&#x27;re honored to be joined by former San Mateo Mayor John &quot;Jack&quot; Matthews, who will offer firsthand historical perspective on the political and civic journey of bringing an entirely new neighborhood to life inside city limits. Why Join? Bay Meadows just reached a milestone: the final two commercial parcels were leased last month, capping a 20+ year buildout that has become a model for Bay Area mega-redevelopments. There&#x27;s no better moment to walk the neighborhood, understand what it took to get here, and ask: where does San Mateo do this next? Whether you&#x27;re a longtime resident, a housing advocate, or someone who just loves cities, this tour offers a rare ground-level look at what ambitious, transit-first development actually looks like when it&#x27;s done. Come walk with us and see what San Mateo is capable of. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Tour covers approximately 1 mile over 1 hour.",
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