Why San Mateo Historic Preservation Is Back in Focus in 2026

Historic downtown San Mateo streetscape with preserved brick and stone buildings

Historic preservation has become one of the most timely local-history subjects in San Mateo in 2026. After years of discussion about how the city should identify, protect, and adapt historic resources, San Mateo adopted a major update to its preservation rules this year. The changes arrive at a moment when downtown buildings, housing growth, redevelopment, […]