Grow Smart Bay Area
By changing how the Bay Area grows, we can make our region more climate-friendly, affordable, and economically competitive—and protect the greenbelt.
Research
Golden Lands, Golden Opportunity
Golden Lands, Golden Opportunity identifies Bay Area lands that provide vital public benefits—but are still unprotected.
Smart Infill
Smart Infill is a practical guide to help elected officials and local residents invest in their communities to create inviting neighborhoods where people can afford to live.
Bay Area Smart Growth Scorecard
The Smart Growth Scorecard is a landmark assessment of the planning policies of all 101 cities and nine counties of the Bay Area.
At Risk 2006
In 2006, Greenbelt Alliance published the second edition of its landmark study on the state of the region’s landscapes and found that over 400,000 acres of greenbelt lands were still at risk.
Through the Roof
Through the Roof: Solano County’s Housing Crisis finds that in spite of Solano County’s booming housing growth, local families and workers are struggling with an affordable housing crisis.
Preventing Sprawl
This report examines the past, present, and future of land use in Sonoma County with farmers and environmentalists working together.
Getting it Right
This report provides a template for smart growth not only around Coyote Valley, but also in other urbanizing areas throughout the Bay Area and across the nation.
Housing Crisis Report Card
The 2002 Housing Crisis report card reveals why the San Francisco Bay Area continues to have a housing crisis, and how local governments can help end it.