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Greenbelt Newswire
In this edition Vote for Open Space and Smart Growth on Nov. 4 Critical initiatives for watersheds, open space, and the climate are on the November 4 ballot. Greenbelt Alliance urges local and Bay Area residents to cast a YES vote on these measures: Statewide: YES on Proposition 1A East Bay: YES on Measure WW East Bay: YES on Measure VV Sonoma and Marin: YES on Measure Q Napa: YES on Measure P Solano County: YES on Measure T Moraga: YES on Measure K Morgan Hill: Yes on Measure H For more information, visit http://www.greenbelt.org/regions/bayarea/ballot_2008.html.
Success: Greenbelt Alliance Celebrates More than 350 people toasted Greenbelt Alliance and its 50-year history on a foggy September evening in the Presidio. Long-term and new supporters alike enjoyed meeting one another, catching up with friends, and sampling the generosity of local vintners and the handiwork of renowned chefs—all in support of a better Bay Area. To see photos and more, visit http://www.greenbelt.org/50_years.html.
Feature: Smart Infill Guidebook Released Greenbelt Alliance's newest publication, Smart Infill, provides the essential tools to create walkable neighborhoods, just as awareness increases about the connection between land use and climate change. Released on the same date as the October 1 signing of SB 375, California's landmark bill linking land use and climate change, Smart Infill is an indispensable tool for the region’s planners and elected officials. "Greenbelt Alliance's new guidebook will give local leaders practical tools to encourage climate-friendly development in their communities," said State Senator Darrell Steinberg, author of SB 375. Smart Infill is the practical guidebook to help the Bay Area grow smarter. Get your copy today! Copies are $10 each; email info@greenbelt.org or call (415) 543-6771 to order.
Volunteer: Make Calls for SMART Train Greenbelt Alliance and North Bay partners are looking for volunteers to help get the message out about the importance of the SMART train and Measure Q. Join phone banks to let fellow voters know how Measure Q will benefit North Bay residents as well as the climate. Spend a few evenings supporting green transportation alternatives! Training, carpool arrangement, and food will be provided.
Action Alert: Support Affordable Homes in Marin On October 14, the Marin Board of Supervisors will be voting on an ordinance that would help create new, affordable homes close to jobs and transportation. The ordinance would use a fee from the construction of single-family homes to help fund the creation of affordable homes.
Action Alert: Concord Plans Look Smart Success! At the last public workshop for the future use of the Concord Naval Weapons Station, more than 200 supporters spoke in favor of conserving land and clustering homes. Our efforts impelled the City of Concord to change its original sprawling reuse plans to better follow smart growth principles. We still need your help! On October 14 and 21, the Community Advisory Committee will make a final decision on the plans that will govern where development and open space will be on the former base. After the committee makes its recommendation, the City Council will pick a final development plan in January. Greenbelt Alliance needs you to speak up at these upcoming meetings:
Help us get the word out! Join us on the evening of Monday, October 13 to call supporters to attend these key meetings. To volunteer to make phone calls, contact Marla Wilson at (415) 543-6771 x308 or mwilson@greenbelt.org.
Action Alert: Speak Up in Sunnyvale Support smart growth in Sunnyvale! The proposed Luminaire development in Sunnyvale, endorsed by Greenbelt Alliance, will create 338 homes close to a light-rail line as well as retail and open space. The development is a step towards a more sustainable South Bay, where residents can take transit or walk to get wherever they want to go. Come to a Planning Commission meeting and testify on the importance of building affordable homes near transit and shops. Greenbelt Alliance will provide the needed information.
Volunteer: Promote Greenbelt Alliance at Rail~Volution Rail~Volution, the preeminent conference on building livable communities around transit, is Oct. 26 to 30 at the Hyatt Embarcadero in downtown San Francisco, and Greenbelt Alliance is helping to coordinate the event. The conference will feature 20 trips and tours highlighting development around the region, and is expected to draw more than 1,000 advocates and practitioners from around the country to discuss strategies and successes. We need volunteers to get out the Greenbelt Alliance message to this national audience! To volunteer to staff an informational table at Rail~Volution, please email Marla Wilson at mwilson@greenbelt.org.
Spread the Word about Greenbelt Alliance Let more people know about Greenbelt Alliance’s work by reviewing us at greatnonprofits.org. Thank you!
Volunteer of the Month: Carolyn Roose "Carolyn Roose spent this summer interning with Greenbelt Alliance's Compact Development Team in our San Francisco office. Though she is now in her senior year at Connecticut College, Carolyn's Oakland roots meant she knew our region well. She kept the endorsements program running smoothly and played a major role in shaping our successful Aug. 16 urban outing along the North First Street Corridor in San Jose. Thanks for your hard work, Carolyn!
Greenbelt Alliance in the News "The fee is justified because commercial buildings already pay a fee to promote affordable housing. This is closing a loophole, not a radical departure." County doubles housing fee for builders, Marin Independent Journal, September 16 Two plans for Concord naval station -- only one will sail, Contra Costa Times, September 12 Urban Outing: Sydney G. Walton Square sculpture stroll, San Francisco Chronicle, September 18
Sat Oct 18: Bay Trail Preview Hike, Richmond
Become a Member or Renew Your Membership Support Greenbelt Alliance's work to protect the Bay Area's open spaces and vibrant places. Join or renew now, or join the Greenbelt Guardian monthly donor club. And don't forget to ask your employer about matching contributions!
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