May 2022: Stories, Events, and Opportunities to Discover

What We're Reading:
Story and Project Spotlight

Efforts that can enable housing equity, affordability, and environmental vitality in California

“With a New Policy for Growth Near Transit, MTC Can Center Equity and Sustainability”

SPUR writes about the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s proposal presented earlier this year and its potential for revitalizing communities without displacement.

“How an East Oakland grass-roots Effort is using $28 million to help residents tackle climate change problems”

San Francisco Chronicle writes about how this TCC-funded project is empowering East Oakland residents to address environmental injustices, improve community resilience, and drive transformative, local change.

Other News We’re Following

The Green Idea House celebrates 10 carbon-neutral years since completion, resulting in savings of $36,000 for the homeowners and cleaner air for the local community!
“Anti-worker or pro-worker? Why labor unions are fighting over a housing bill” (CalMatters)
“First California Housing Accelerator Project Breaks Ground in Oakland” (California Department of Housing & Community Development)
“Taking Equitable Development to the Next Level” (Othering & Belonging Institute)
“Proposed Ballot Measure Takes Aim At San Francisco’s Housing Shortage” (SPUR)
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program proposes to end funding for projects that include natural gas!
Home Run for Homes (Circulate San Diego)

Events this Month

Upcoming learning opportunities around intersectional approaches and work

East Bay Green Home Tour
May 14-15, 2022 | 10-1pm PT

Sign up to see how East Bay homeowners and tenants are adapting their homes to improve indoor comfort and health, reduce their environmental footprint, and contribute to a safer, greener future.

MyGBCE22
May 20-21, 2022 | In-person and online

USGBC-LA’s annual conference is coming up in less than a month! Register to join sustainability professionals and community members as they engage in interactive sessions around green building and accelerate action for a greener future.

Other Events to Check Out (in PT unless otherwise noted)

Building ADUs in Oakland: The Keys to Equity Program (SPUR | May 11, 5-6pm)
Innovative Approaches for Truly Inclusive Development (SV@Home | May 12, 12:30pm)
Roots in Housing: The Bay Area Climate Conversation (Housing Action Coalition, Greenbelt Alliance, Housing Leadership Council, and YIMBY Action | May 13, 3pm)
ADU Webinar in Spanish: Cómo construir y pagar por una unidad de vivienda accesoria (Napa Sonoma ADU Center | May 17, 6-7:30pm)
ADU Legislative Update (Casita Coalition | May 20, 11am-12pm)
Design Considerations for Heat Pumps in Single and Multifamily Buildings (San Diego Green Building Council | May 20, 11am-1pm)
Empowering Residents through Participation in Managing Affordable Housing (East Bay Housing Organizations, United Way Bay Area | May 26, 1:30-3pm )

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