Honorable City Council and Planning Commissioners,
You are cordially invited to attend an upcoming climate/housing event at The Hub at Stanford Research Park. The goal of the event is to help climate activists and housing activists understand the connections between their mutual goals so they can be better advocates for anti-sprawl housing policies and infill development projects.
Palo Alto Forward and 350SV Palo Alto Climate Action are hosting the event (with several local sponsors) with speakers from The Nature Conservancy, Greenbelt Alliance, and Green Foothills. Why this event? Why now?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the critical next 10 years, we need a regional vision that is resilient to climate change, protects open space and biodiversity, and advances infill housing development. Many climate activists are unaware, however, that focusing housing growth in walkable, bikeable communities is one of the biggest opportunities we have to reduce Bay Area pollution and emissions. Join us to learn how smart planning for housing can reduce emissions and protect our open space and biodiversity.
The event will be held on June 15, from 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Join us in person at The Hub or join online via Zoom.
Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions. We hope you can attend!
Amie Ashton
Executive Director, Palo Alto Forward
650-793-1585
