Smart Growth California

Funders working together to build healthy, equitable and sustainable communities across California. An initiative of @funders_network.

[Smart Growth California @SmartGrowthCA]

What's the unique role that philanthropy can play in supporting the equitable implementation of federal & state funding streams? Check out our updated list of funder collaboration opportunities: https://t.co/KzfJ9N39aV

[Smart Growth California @SmartGrowthCA]

Save the Date: Smart Growth California’s Funder Summit
March 4-6, 2024 | Sacramento, CA
https://t.co/XV83201tVb

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

OPINION: "I lost my job at Caltrans for speaking out against a freeway widening. The rot in our transit planning runs deep," writes Jeanie Ward-Waller, a licensed professional engineer. https://t.co/LlNjki4EIL

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

A Caltrans executive protested a freeway expansion. Then she was demoted https://t.co/Nvw7LL4Zln

[POLITICO @politico]

Caltrans official says she was demoted for objecting to highway expansion https://t.co/AOteHi4D4o

[Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @SDCatalyst]

🆕 Join Catalyst's Climate Funders Collaborative for an up-close look at our vibrant binational communities advancing #climateresilience in the San Diego/Baja California region, ft @TijuanaEstuary, @pfea and more. Register at https://t.co/bptZPnkJP9
@sd_fdn @ICFDN @CitiesCatalyst

[NextGen Policy @NextGen_Policy]

New report alert! 🚨 Our new #Climate100 Report “California at a Crossroads” has arrived! 🚗🛻🚌

⭐️ NGP highlights our recommendations on how CA can reduce traffic & harmful emissions across the state by tackling the root causes of car dependence: https://t.co/a4o30RgdwK

[Smart Growth California @SmartGrowthCA]

Interested in learning more about funders collaborating to support equitable implementation of public funding? Check out an initiative supported by our Los Angeles Funders' Collaborative: https://t.co/qVKJDraznu

[Smart Growth California @SmartGrowthCA]

Curious about how to prepare your community to leverage an influx of public spending into equitable green infrastructure projects? @Funders_Network Urban Water Funders webinar highlights lessons from LA https://t.co/ptk6NcljQf @WaterFdn @SDCatalyst @Socalgrantmaker @NorCalGrant

[Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @SDCatalyst]

Do the Work: #ImperialCounty Overnight🚌 Join us for a powerful 2-day exploration into the region's intricacies and tap into the wisdom of community-based orgs working on environmental & climate issues, health, jobs & infrastructure, and more. Sept 21-22. https://t.co/yfB3yJ009c

[Smart Growth California @SmartGrowthCA]

We're happy to co-host another @Socalgrantmaker Environmental Funders Group convening exploring equitable, community-driven solutions to #extremeheat on August 18th: https://t.co/0VVDa0oM0j @SDCatalyst @NorCalGrant @CalCFs @Funders_Network @EGAconnects @HEFNorg @GIHealth

[ResourcesLegacyFund @ResourcesLF]

People need parks! Exciting to see this @LuskinCenter evaluation conclude that the community-driven "Link" model is the best way of connecting underserved communities to public funding for green infrastructure. More funding for #ParkEquity.
https://t.co/KsDRCrlweM

[Jon Christensen @the_wrangler]

Here's the Link model for building parks in underserved communities. For more see our report and road map @LuskinCenter @UCLA: https://t.co/kdzOFITB5f

[ResourcesLegacyFund @ResourcesLF]

Working with these awesome groups, the #CommunityFirst Link program is building new parks where they are needed most. @CBECal @ActiveSGV @CoCoSouthLA @PB_Community @tccfamilyhealth @TRUSTSouthLA1 @CityFabrick @LANLT @tpl_org @LuskinCenter https://t.co/AqHCHgqkHX 🙌🌳👏🌳

[Smart Growth California @SmartGrowthCA]

Do you fund orgs in rural communities that have been affected by sprawl, wildfire & other climate-related events? We invite you to join us for our kickoff Rural Urban Interface Learning Group mtg on 8/8! https://t.co/Q1iHAZSR5G @NorCalGrant @Socalgrantmaker @SDCatalyst @CalCFs

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

💡Join in Regional Roundtables to continue the #CatalystConversation from the inaugural Catalyst Conference earlier this year!

📝Register to join us in person or via Zoom: https://t.co/nTM48NRC9l

🗓SGC staff will host the roundtables on 7/21 in Palm Desert & 8/5 in Oakland.

[California HCD @California_HCD]

YES to a future where everyone can live closer to jobs, services, and daily destinations! REAP 2.0 announces $352 Million in awards to create sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities that are inclusive and take strong strides toward reducing vehicle miles traveled. 😍

[TransForm @TransForm_Alert]

Eliminating excessive parking mandates can tackle housing, equity, and climate challenges. Join the parking revolution for affordable homes and sustainable transportation.

https://t.co/F52eJDrMSX

[The Funders Network @Funders_Network]

✨Are you a visionary, dynamic & strategic leader with a passion for helping communities become more sustainable, prosperous, healthy & just?

✨Applications are now open for the position of TFN's President & CEO!

👉🏿Learn more here:
https://t.co/1UrI4Otkru

[Streetsblog SF @StreetsblogSF]

California Will Continue Funding Projects that Induce Driving, Despite State Policy https://t.co/v790xxgxdv