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Greenbelt Newswire
In this edition Success: Court finds Oakley failed to protect farmland Great news! Greenbelt Alliance won its lawsuit to protect farmland in the City of Oakley, a fight that began in 2006. In an important decision announced October 1, Superior Court Judge Barry Baskin ruled against the Contra Costa County town, denying its request to move forward with its plan to build 5,000 houses in an unsafe area on important farmland. In a strong statement, he repealed the environmental impact report for the East Cypress Corridor project, effectively blocking the development and ordered Oakley to address the loss of agricultural land. "This is a huge victory for the Bay Area and the state, because cities will have to protect farmland," said Field Representative Christina Wong, in an article in the Contra Costa Times.
Action Alert: Tell the Governor to support livable communities The Bay Area is leading the way in planning for homes and jobs in neighborhoods near transit where people can walk and bike to get around. But cities and counties need funding to engage the community in its plans, and then to build the affordable homes, sidewalks, bike lanes, parks and other infrastructure to make those plans a reality. Senate Bill 406 would allow regions to establish a vehicle registration fee of up to $2 to create livable neighborhoods. Email Governor Schwarzenegger and ask him to sign SB 406.
Update: Mixed news on state parks While the Governor is going ahead with his plan to cut the state parks budget by $14 to 22 million, there’s hope no parks may close completely. Instead, savings will now likely come from seasonal and part-time closures, staffing cutbacks, maintenance delays, and closing sections of parks and campgrounds. These reductions are still not acceptable. Check Save Our State Parks for updates.
Comment on the reuse of the Concord Naval Weapons Station It will make a difference to the Bay Area how the City of Concord decides to develop the shuttered Concord Naval Weapons Station, and now is your chance to comment. Read the Draft Environmental Impact Report to learn about this proposal and make suggestions by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 26. Don’t know what to say? Contact Christina Wong at (925) 932-7776 or by e-mail at cwong@greenbelt.org. Submit your comments to:
Get out and reimagine Oakland's Broadway Oct. 18 The City of Oakland is planning to revitalize a stretch of Broadway and create a thriving new shopping district. This moribund corridor, currently an auto-oriented landscape, could be transformed into a walkable, climate-friendly neighborhood with homes people can afford.
Speak up at Marin housing workshop Oct. 12 Here’s the last chance to show support for affordable homes in Marin! The County will host its final community workshop on its draft housing plan on Monday, October 12. Thanks to pressure from neighborhood groups and Greenbelt Alliance, the County has already made some important changes to its housing element, but we need local residents to voice support for the plan.
Learn the ABCs of form-based codes Nov. 4 Are you a community leader who finds existing zoning regulations impeding your Smart Growth strategy? Are you a citizen who wants predictable results from new development? Are you an infill developer frustrated by zoning that is unwieldy and anti-urban?
Volunteer of the Month: Judy Adler Our October volunteer of the month is Judy Adler. A longtime East Bay environmental leader, Judy is a strong proponent of Greenbelt Alliance’s conservation goals. Over the years, she has led Greenbelt Alliance outings demonstrating organic gardening techniques, plant-pollinator relationships, and methods to foster locally grown, sustainable produce. In addition, Judy spreads her environmental message to thousands of schoolchildren each year by teaching outdoor education through two organizations she founded, Diablo Nature Adventures and Mountain Mamas Nursery. Judy is also an accomplished photographer and took photos at our Bluegrass for the Greenbelt Concert and recent Signature Event. Thank you, Judy, for bringing your passion and dedication to Greenbelt Alliance.
Greenbelt Alliance in the News
Sun Oct. 11: Bridge to Bridge Walk (Half Moon Bay) Oct 18: A Feast from the Farm
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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