The Preserve. Giving Back to Nature
The Preserve at Redwood Shores is an ecologically focused plan that restores tidal wetlands to 90 acres of privately held land in Redwood Shores, CA. The remaining property will be used for two projects that enrich the community: a new elementary school, and much needed housing that will provide funding for restoration of the wetlands.

This landmark project is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, off US 101, at Shearwater Parkway and Marine Parkway.  This area was diked in the early 1900’s for farming and industry. It hasn’t been valuable habitat since. Twenty percent of it contains degraded, low-value wetlands. The remaining 80% is open field containing invasive plants (weeds).

“Area H” was intended for development as part of the Redwood Shores Master Plan's since the 1960's. The prior Redwood City General Plan, adopted in 1990, provided for 491 homes, a large marina, and 147,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.  Keech believed this plan was too intensive and proposed The Preserve as “a sustainable development, which balances environmental sensitivity, community needs and economic viability.”

The Preserve has started construction with the goal of a Fall 2009 school opening. Click here for updated information.

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