Is there more to climate-friendly housing than towers near train stations? What if we could have much more affordable housing without even increasing heights beyond 2-3 stories– while integrating green space and reducing car-dependence? Join Urban Environmentalists, South Bay YIMBY, and East Bay for Everyone for a conversation with Karen Parolek of Opticos Design, one of the leaders in the new movement for Missing Middle Housing. We’ll also be kicked off by Alex Lee, a State Assembly candidate endorsed by South Bay YIMBY. We’ll leave plenty of time for audience questions, so make sure to bring yours. Zoom link will be emailed to attendees prior to the event.
Where Did the Students Go? Housing & the School Enrollment Crisis
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 12PM
Silicon Valley is becoming too expensive for families and our schools are paying the price. Enrollment is dropping, campuses are closing, and beloved school communities are being torn apart.
At the same time, teachers and staff face grueling commutes from far-away cities, while districts struggle to hire and keep the talent our kids deserve.
Join us for an inside look at SV@Home’s exclusive research on Silicon Valley’s enrollment crisis—and discover how affordable housing can keep families in our neighborhoods and strengthen schools across our region.
RSVP now and join the conversation.