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Greenbelt Alliance
Volume 6, Issue 1: January 2007

	Volunteer of the Month: Isaias Garcia

Volunteer of the Month: Isaias Garcia

A San Francisco native, Isaias Garcia used—and expanded—his knowledge of the Bay Area over the past few months as Greenbelt Alliance's Compact Development Endorsement program intern.

Isaias is currently enrolled in the Urban Studies program at San Francisco
State University, and his academic understanding of urban development helped him to analyze real-world projects. Isaias also improved the Compact Development Endorsement program by helping to streamline the review process, making it easier for developers to apply for endorsements, and easier for the Compact Development Team to evaluate projects.

Thanks, Isaias, for spending a fruitful fall semester with Greenbelt Alliance!

Alert: Planning for Santa Rosa's Downtown

On Friday, January 5th, the City of Santa Rosa released its draft Station Area Plan, which lays out a vision for the city's downtown and the Railroad Square area.

The plan's release is an important moment in the campaign to ensure that the plan will result in a truly vibrant downtown: one with a mix of jobs, houses, and shops, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly streets, and affordable homes.

Now is the time to comment on the draft plan to make sure the final plan is a good one. To learn how to do that, come to a community meeting:

When: Wednesday, January 31, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa

The draft plan and timeline can be found at www.stationareaplan.net.

To get involved in improving the plan and creating a great downtown community, contact Daisy Pistey-Lyhne, Sonoma-Marin Field Representative, at (707) 575-3661 or by email.

And watch this workshop on cable TV:
On Thursday, January 18th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., a workshop on the plan will be held in the Santa Rosa City Council Chambers, sponsored by Greenbelt Alliance, the Accountable Development Coalition, and the Conservation Action Fund for Education. The workshop, called "Creating Great Communities Near Transit," will be broadcast live on local cable Channel 69 and will be re-broadcast several times (click here to see times).

Announcement: Register for Go Greenbelt! in January, Save $50! Deadline extended

Register today for Go Greenbelt!, Greenbelt Alliance's Bay Area bike tour, and save $50 – we've extended the early registration deadline to January 31st!

Dates: Sunday June 3 – Saturday June 9, 2007
The ride is later this year than it's been in the past – that means better weather and more time for riders to train. It will be a terrific time to tour the Bay Area's backroads, as you get to know the region like never before.

Early Registration: Deadline extended to January 31!
Register today and save $50 off your fundraising minimum!

Fundraising and Prizes: Riders must raise a minimum of $1,000 each. The funds raised support Greenbelt Alliance’s work to protect local open space and make the Bay Area’s cities more livable. Riders raising more than the minimum qualify for great prizes, like airline tickets, bicycles, local wines, and dinners at the Bay Area’s best restaurants.

For more information, visit www.gogreenbelt.org. Sign up today!

Announcement: Greenbelt Alliance Seeking Development Director

After 11 years of hard work, uproarious shenanigans, and impressive fundraising, veteran Development Director Steve Van Landingham is moving on. We're grateful for all his good work and we wish him the best of luck in the future. He has told us he'll be riding Go Greenbelt! this year, so if you want to see him, sign up to do the tour!

That means Greenbelt Alliance is seeking an experienced and savvy Development Director. Know anyone who might fit the bill?

Find out more about the job here.

Announcement: Greenbelt Alliance Wish List

Did you get a new toy for Christmas, like a new digital camera or computer? Do you need to get rid of the old one?

Please get in touch if you can donate any of the following items to Greenbelt Alliance. Ideally, they could be dropped off at a Greenbelt Alliance office, or picked up in San Francisco or Oakland.

• 17" or larger LCD monitors
• Mac G4 or better computers, especially laptops
• Digital cameras
• Portable toner vacuum
• Dustbuster w/attachments to clean keyboards
• Wireless mouse
• Paper shredder
• Small refrigerator

Call (415) 543-6771 or email the Office Manager if you can help out. Thank you!

Upcoming Outings & Events

Sat Feb 3: All's Well at Devil's Well - Member Outing
Sat Feb 10: Greenbelt Cycling Adventure
Sun Feb 11: Berkeley Waterfalls and Reception - Member Outing
Sun Feb 18: Winter on San Bruno

Become a Member or Renew Your Membership

Support Greenbelt Alliance's work to protect the Bay Area's open space and make its cities better places to live. Join or renew now, or join the Greenbelt Guardian monthly donor club.

Questions? Contact Brianna Swartz by email or call (415) 543-6771.

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