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.
The Housing Needs of Undocumented Residents
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH 12PM
Undocumented immigrants face unique and often invisible barriers to housing—exclusion from federal programs, fear of retaliation, and discriminatory screening practices.
Join us for a timely conversation on how we can break down these barriers and advance housing solutions that include everyone—regardless of immigration status.
We’ll explore:
– Why undocumented immigrants are excluded from key housing programs
– How fear and discrimination drive housing instability
– Local policies and community-based models creating real change