Favor de unírsenos el martes, 9 de julio, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. para un taller comunitario virtual en el que aprenderemos sobre el Plan específico para el Distrito Comercial de Ravenswood/4 Corners (Ravenswood Business District/4 Corners Specific Plan) de East Palo Alto y cómo usted puede ofrecerle sus comentarios a la ciudad en...
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Join a Community Workshop on the Ravenswood Specific Plan
Please join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an online community workshop to learn about East Palo Alto’s Ravenswood Business District/4 Corners Specific Plan and how you can provide your input on this plan to the city. Lea la versión en español aquí This workshop is hosted by Nuestra Casa in...
Emily Schwing: Building a Collective Food System
In the heart of East San Jose, next to the Hwy 101 and I-680 interchange, sits a vibrant urban oasis where rows of lush, green vegetables flourish under the California sun. This is Veggielution, a 6-acre community farm that provides fresh, affordable food for underserved communities. The acting executive director of this nonprofit, food-justice based...
Ballot Measure Seeks to Empower San Benito Voters
In November, San Benito County voters have a chance to change the way land use decisions are made in the county. A new initiative to help protect rural, agricultural, and rangelands will be on the ballot. Green Foothills has endorsed this ballot measure, and we will be working with Campaign to Protect San Benito, the...
Protecting Our Groundwater From Mining Contamination
Santa Clara County has enacted a new ordinance requiring mining operations to maintain a 50-foot protective buffer from groundwater. We’re celebrating this important step by the County to protect our groundwater resources from the potentially harmful impacts of mining. And we’re proud that the initial idea for this ordinance came from a Green Foothills Leadership...
Tell San Jose City Council Not to Cut Park Fees
Update: Unfortunately, on June 18 the San Jose City Council voted both to cut park impact fees for downtown high-rises, and to explore cutting park fees for other residential development throughout the entire city. City staff will bring recommendations back to the City Council at a future date with regard to whether to cut park...
Tell Redwood City Council Not to Cut Parks Funding
Update: We’re pleased to report that the Redwood City Council voted 4-3 not to cut parks funding. (The vote happened on June 24, postponed from June 10.) Thanks to everyone who emailed the City Council on this issue — your voice made a difference! Thanks to all of you who emailed the Redwood City Council...
Advocating for Green Space in East San Jose
What is the desired vision for new development on the Pleasant Hills Golf Course site in East San Jose? According to a city survey, creation of new parks and open space is by far the top priority for the nearby community. Green Foothills is working with the city and the community to ensure that this...
Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Approves Senior Farmworker Housing
On May 14, the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission unanimously approved an innovative 40-unit affordable housing project for senior farmworkers in Half Moon Bay’s downtown business district, at 555 Kelly Avenue. Green Foothills has advocated in support of this project, which is an important step in addressing the dire need for farmworker housing in a...
Remembering Pete McCloskey
Former Congressman, environmental champion, and former Green Foothills board member, Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey, died on May 8 at age 96. Pete served on the Board of Green Foothills in 1963, and was a Green Foothills Nature’s Inspiration Honoree in 2010. Pete McCloskey was one of the most principled people that I have ever known....