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Greenbelt Newswire Photo of the Month
In this edition Volunteer of the Month: Paul Farrell Paul Farrell, an architect and urban designer as well as a native San Franciscan, joined two of Greenbelt Alliance’s outreach teams in 2004. As a member of the Compact Development Endorsement Team (CDT), Paul has helped to review project proposals and has helped to plan Urban Outings as part of his work with the Livable Communities Outreach Team. Paul enjoys being part of shaping the Bay Area through CDT project endorsements, and likes the hands-on experience of planning an Urban Outing from beginning to end. He sees his work with Greenbelt Alliance as an opportunity to participate in research, analysis, and advocacy for good urban design. Thank you, Paul, for your great work and your steadfast commitment to making the Bay Area a better place to live! Check out the Livable Communities Outreach Team in action on an Urban Outing in Santa Rosa, September 30 (more information below).
Alert: Help Defeat Prop 90 This November Have you heard about Proposition 90 yet? Have your friends heard? Prop 90 threatens to dismantle California’s environmental protections and halt planning in its tracks. Prop 90 says that any time a new law is adopted, landowners can claim it has reduced their property value, and must be paid the difference. For instance, under Prop 90, if a developer wanted to build a 2,000-house subdivision, but the City Council said he could only build 500 houses, he could sue the city for the value of 1,500 more houses. And who would pay? Taxpayers. Prop 90 claims to "reform eminent domain" but that is just the bait in the trap; its real goal is to prevent local governments from passing any new laws. Prop 90 would make it impossible to protect air quality, water quality, open space, and endangered species, would stop neighborhood zoning, and could even prevent the passage of consumer protection or anti-crime laws. To learn more, read the recent San Francisco Chronicle article.
Alert: Prop 1C Will Provide Affordable Homes This November, California voters will have the opportunity to continue an effective state program to create affordable homes. Proposition 1C, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006, is a $2.85 billion general obligation bond to fund affordable housing. Prop 1C provides $850 million for regional infill housing planning, $300 million to promote transit-oriented development, and $200 million for the creation of urban, suburban, and rural parks. Proposition 1C also includes $725 million for rental housing, permanent housing for the homeless, and farm worker housing, and $725 million for affordable homeownership programs. Prop 1C continues the funding approved by voters in 2002 with Prop 46, a $2.1 affordable housing bond. Over the past four years, Prop 46 programs have leveraged over $5.5 billion in private investment. The Bay Area alone has been awarded over $538 million, which has helped create over 14,000 affordable homes. Vote YES on Prop 1C. Click here to get more information or to get involved.
Action Alert: Volunteer This Fall! This November, several important initiatives will be on local ballots. If you care about open space protection and good growth, get involved in one—or more—of these campaigns! San Mateo County Measure A:
Event: Santa Rosa Urban Outing, September 30 Railroad Square in Focus Find out why now is a crucial time to influence Santa Rosa’s development. To RSVP, contact Marla Wilson at (415) 543-6771 or by email.
Event: Bluegrass for the Greenbelt, October 15 Join Greenbelt Alliance on October 15th for the first-ever Bluegrass for the Greenbelt benefit concert! Grammy-winning artist Laurie Lewis will be playing, along with several other well-known bluegrass bands. We’ll also have fresh local fruits, snacks, and wines to enjoy. The intimate concert setting—a small amphitheatre in a redwood grove—means it will sell out fast! Buy tickets today! When: Sunday, October 15th, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Where: Coventry Grove, Kensington Tickets are $50 for Greenbelt Alliance members and $65 for non-members. Sponsors at higher levels receive an array of additional benefits.
Event: Introduction to Dynamic Planning, October 17 The Charrette Institute, out of Portland, Oregon, is offering a low-cost workshop on project management for planning. Subjects will include the use of collaborative design and public involvement tools, such as charrettes, visioning, and
workshops. Learn how to build public trust, resolve community conflicts related to growth issues, and create a smoother process. Where: Larry Dahms Auditorium,
MetroCenter (first floor), 101 8th Street, Oakland
Mon Sep 18: Planning for the South Bay's Future Become a Member or Renew Your Membership Support our work to protect the Bay Area's open space and make our cities better places to live. Join or renew here, or join the Greenbelt Guardian monthly donor club. Questions? Contact Brianna Swartz by email or call 415-543-6771.
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