The challenge: The Bay Area’s soaring housing costs have led to a devastating increase in housing insecurity that ultimately exposes vulnerable populations to the harsh impacts of climate change.
The solution: Greenbelt Alliance is activating environmentalists as advocates for housing as a climate solution while mobilizing housing actors to advocate for new homes in the right places. Our work will increase new homes within existing communities—across all income levels—in ways that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and impacts on the natural environment. Here’s how…
Greenbelt Alliance is making the climate case for housing on the coalitions we are a part of, with our business partners through training workshops, and by providing learning opportunities with youth across the region.
By supporting the right type of housing in the right places, we inspire new investment and sustainable development—addressing both the climate and housing crises together.
Greenbelt Alliance is leading advocacy initiatives for the right kinds of land-use policies that prioritize affordable, low-emission, climate-resilient development in places that avoid climate hazard areas.
This holistic advocacy approach to the housing and climate crises guides decisions that result in people and nature thriving together.
Greenbelt Alliance brings environmentalists and housing advocates together to consider both sides when planning for the future. And we ensure inclusive processes are upheld, giving everyone a say in how their city grows.
This cooperative work is essential to ensure everyone has a safe place to live in balance with nature.
On a sunny Thursday evening in June, fifty of our supporters, community partners, and friends came together to celebrate climate resilience at the REAP Climate Center for our annual East Bay Happy Hour. We conversed while enjoying egg rolls, local wine, and the ambiance from the sheep and chickens that we met on our farm
Greenbelt Alliance is excited to endorse the 20840 Stevens Creek development project in Cupertino. In an effort to build more infill housing, developer SummerHill Homes is proposing a 59-unit townhome neighborhood near a plethora of community amenities, including shops, parks, an elementary school, and a community college. Twelve of the units will be deed-restricted, below-market
Greenbelt Alliance is proud to endorse the Waterstreet Apartments in Sausalito—a project that represents one of the city’s first mixed-use, high-density housing developments in decades. Developed by Willy’s LLC, the building will include 47 homes, with 20% designated as affordable housing. Located in the heart of Sausalito’s historic downtown, the development offers future residents access
Update on June 10, 2025: The San Jose City Council voted against the 826 N. Winchester development plan. The project will no longer be going forward. Greenbelt Alliance is excited to endorse the 826 N. Winchester development in San Jose, a transformative project set to bring vibrant, mixed-use housing near the iconic Valley Fair Mall
Greenbelt Alliance joins Senator Wiener to co-sponsor Senate Bill 79, an impactful new piece of legislation that would accelerate transit-oriented development.
