Resources
Organizations that offer concrete actions, policies and case studies that will enable you and your neighbors to create communities that set the foundation for a prosperous life for all.
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The Great Communities Collaborative hosts a resource-packed website which includes a toolkit for planning as well as a list of planning efforts underway in your community. |
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Association of Bay Area Governments Information on land use, transportation, regulatory changes and smart growth incentives in the Bay Area |
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Transportation and Land Use Coalition Join this coalition whose vision is a region with healthy, vibrant, walkable communities that provide all residents with transportation choices and affordable housing. |
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Local Government Commission Provides inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efficient communities |
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Greenbelt Alliance Protecting open space and promoting livable communities throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. |
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Bay Planning Coalition Provides information on balanced use and regulation of San Francisco Bay-Delta resources that ensure economic prosperity and environmental protection of the region. |
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League of Women Voters of California A non-partisan, non-profit organization that encourages informed and active participation in the government |
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Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Promotes housing solutions for low-income people who suffer disproportionately from the housing crisis in Northern California. |
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Sierra Club Works to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. |
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Urban Habitat Works in partnership with low-income communities and communities of color to advance social, economic, and environmental justice in the Bay Area region and beyond. |
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International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Resources for government agencies looking to promote sustainability in their general plans, policies and programs. |
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Green Affordable Housing Coalition Tells you how to incorporate green building practices into the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of affordable housing. |
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Local Initiatives Support Group LISC provides nonprofit community developers with the skills, information, and financial support they need to be effective agents of change. |
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Making Smart Choices (Video, 45 mb)
Bay Area residents have some tough issues to deal with, like the high cost of housing and long commutes. However, we have the opportunity to solve some of these issues and improve our quality of life.
Can You Relate?
Share your story about housing and transportation needs as a Bay Area resident. If you know of solutions, share them too.
Discussion Guide
Watch this film with others. The discussion guide includes questions that give everyone a chance to share their thoughts and talk about choices for meeting the needs of your community.
Bay Area residents have some tough issues to deal with, like the high cost of housing and long commutes. However, we have the opportunity to solve some of these issues and improve our quality of life.
Can You Relate?
Share your story about housing and transportation needs as a Bay Area resident. If you know of solutions, share them too.
Discussion Guide
Watch this film with others. The discussion guide includes questions that give everyone a chance to share their thoughts and talk about choices for meeting the needs of your community.