Tilden Preparatory School relocation to downtown Lafayette
Lafayette
Summary
A small private school serving neurodivergent middle and high school students wants to move into the old office building at 3435 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Parents described how the one-on-one model transformed their kids' education; commissioners weighed parking and drop-off impacts near Golden Gate Way.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city; the school would occupy an existing building downtown and could help activate the East End commercial area.
Neurodivergent students and families across the East Bay gain a nearby specialized school option, plus downtown businesses get more daytime activity.
Neighbors worried about added curb drop-off traffic near Golden Gate Way, though staff found no net parking impact.
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