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    Plan Bay Area Looks to the Future

    The comment period recently closed on the Bay Area’s draft Sustainable Communities Strategy and hundreds of comments were submitted. Check out our page dedicated to the region for the inside scoop from our local partners.

  • Building a Better California

    State budget misses the mark on climate change

    The recently adopted California state budget loans the money generated from cap-and-trade proceeds to the general fund instead of using it to reduce greenhouse gas pollution immediately. Check out this blog post from our partners at TransForm to learn more.

     

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    SCAG Rocks the SCS, Literally

    ClimatePlan Director Autumn Bernstein made the trek to Palm Desert for SCAG’s annual gathering to get an update on implementation of their SCS/RTP. Read about her somewhat surreal experience on our blog.

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    Smart Growth Strategies Demonstrate Big Returns

    What city wouldn’t want to save 38% on infrastructure costs? Building Better Budgets, a new report from Smart Growth America, shows how cities can save big with smart planning.

From the climate crisis to the economic crisis, California stands at a pivotal moment in our history.

These challenges make it clear that California must change how we plan for future growth. The passage of SB 375 in 2008 creates an opportunity for California to build better communities while also reducing harmful air pollution. Learn More »


Around the State


Most Californians would like a job closer to home, an easier commute, and lower housing costs, but cities and towns must coordinate at a regional scale to get these results. Click on a region to learn more about its unique situation and implementation of SB 375.

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