Can eliminating single-family zoning advance equity in California cities? Following the lead of Minneapolis and Portland, Ore., Sacramento, California led the state in reforming exclusionary zoning laws by legalizing multifamily housing across the city. On February 24th, Berkeley resolved to do the same, followed by movements in San Jose, South San Francisco, and now Oakland. Momentum is growing to advance equity in local zoning policies!
Join East Bay Young Democrats and our co-sponsors, on Wednesday March 24th, for a panel with Bay Area policy leaders to discuss how we got here and what barriers to equity in zoning lay ahead.
Panelists:
Berkeley Vice Mayor Lori Droste
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan
Berkeley Councilmember Terry Taplin
Oakland Councilmember Loren Taylor
Moderator:
SPUR Oakland Director Ronak Davé Okoye
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.