Meta Slams Brakes on Giant Willow Village Project in Menlo Park
Meta has paused its Willow Village project in Menlo Park, a 59-acre mixed-use development, as it shifts focus and spending towards artificial intelligence. The project had planned for 1,730 homes, 1.25 million square feet of office space, and various amenities.
Meta has put its Willow Village project in Menlo Park on hold, affecting a planned 59-acre mixed-use neighborhood next to its campus. The development was to include 1,730 homes, 1.25 million square feet of office space, shops, and a grocery store. The pause comes as Meta refocuses on artificial intelligence, having increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $125-145 billion. Meta's first-quarter results showed $56.31 billion in revenue and diluted earnings per share of $10.44. The company plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce, roughly 7,500-8,000 roles. The project's entitlements and development agreement remain intact, but work cannot resume without additional permits and city approvals.
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