Full List of Events
The Enchanted Garden Panel Discussion
Join the City of Palo Alto for a conversation spanning the panelists’ research interests and personal ties to plants and designed, racially integrated neighborhoods here in Palo Alto and elsewhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alexis Madrigal is the co-host of Forum on KQED and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of the forthcoming book, The Pacific Circuit, and the proprietor of the Oakland Garden Club. Nanosh Lucas is a Ph.D. candidate whose dissertation focuses on grassroots, multiracial housing cooperatives on the San Francisco Bay Peninsula. Kija Lucas uses photography to explore ideas of home, heritage and inheritance. She is interested in how ideas are passed down and seemingly inconsequential moments create changes lasting generations. Lisa Ellsworth is the Director of Development and Strategy at Minnesota Street Project Foundation. She has worked as a curator, cultural producer, and project manager in contemporary art and design.
South Bay YIMBY General Meeting
Join South Bay YIMBY at their monthly general meeting held on Zoom.
Humanizing Heights
Join our Downtown walking tour with professional architects Elaine Uang (Van Meter Williams Pollack), Chris Ard (PYATOK), and John Barton (Architectural Design Program lecturer at Stanford). We'll learn how to characterize and discuss:
The overall "feel" of taller buildings, what features make them comfortable
What helps shield/blend buildings, or does amazing architecture want to be seen
The trade-offs between height and other city priorities
Space on the tour is limited so sign up and get more information here!
Looking to do some homework before you attend? Watch this quick video on assumptions with regard to building heights.
South Bay YIMBY General Meeting
Join South Bay YIMBY at their monthly general meeting held on Zoom.
Housing Leadership Day
For over 20 years, the Housing Leadership Council’s Housing Leadership Day (HLD) has been a crucial platform for sharing knowledge and tools to bring affordable homes to our neighborhoods. This year, HLD 2024 will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at The South San Francisco Conference Center.
Housing: A Home for All?
Bloomington, IN has the most expensive housing in the state. Likewise, Palo Alto’s housing prices have been sky-high for decades. Both cities, especially of late, have focused their attention on affordability and access to housing and both have recently updated their housing plans.
What can we learn from each other? Come and enjoy the conversation and learn. Register Here > https://forms.gle/vi8dEVu4oSCEWgww5
South Bay YIMBY General Meeting
Join South Bay YIMBY at their monthly general meeting held on Zoom.
Bike Palo Alto
Join Bike Palo Alto for a pedal-powered adventure through the beautiful streets and trails of our vibrant city!
Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced cyclist, this in-person event will provide you with maps that help you discover convenient bike routes around Palo Alto, with hundreds of other families biking exploring the same routes at the same time.
Starting from Fairmeadow Elementary School, the on-campus Bike Palo Alto Safety Fair will offer everything you need to be ride-ready. Register here!
Clean Air at Home in Palo Alto
Join the City of Palo Alto, 350 Silicon Valley Palo Alto, and the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition at this fun and informative event for everyone!
In recognition of Clean Air Day, enjoy ice cream while learning about the best ways to create clean air inside and out of your home. By going electric and choosing clean alternatives, you can support clean, healthy air and save money.
For more information, click here!
YIMBY Action and Ezra Klein: Abundant Housing in Our Backyards
Join YIMBY Action for an evening with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein to discuss how pro-housing laws can make communities across the country more affordable, abundant, and liveable – if they actually get implemented. Ezra will be in conversation with Sonja Trauss, co-founder of the YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard) movement and the Executive Director of YIMBY Law.
Purchase a virtual ticket, or if you’re in D.C., why not go in person! For more information, click here.
Office of Transportation Open House
Join City Transportation staff to learn about projects, programs, and initiative underway around Palo Alto.
During the open-house style evening, connect with staff to ask your questions. Learn about what’s going on with the Safe Street for All planning process, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update, rail grade separation, parking, quiet zones, and progress on other transportation initiatives underway. Share your input and more.
For more details, click here!
Caltrain Electric Service Launch Party
Caltrain is excited to launch its new schedule for electrified service, which will provide faster, cleaner, quieter, and more frequent service!
Join Caltrain for this free, family-friendly community event and enjoy the following:
Community Performances
Caltrain Giveaways
Food Vendors
Games
Photo Booth
Art Demonstration by Eric Rewitzer from 3 Fish Studios
Community Resources
For more information, click here!
Coffee Chat
Come when you can, leave when you have to
This week’s topic: Measure D on the ballot!
Policy in Action: Election Look Ahead
Join SV@Home for their September Policy in Action (PIA) to discuss important housing matters on the November ballot!
For more information, click here!
Palo Alto City Council Candidate Climate Forum 2024
Hear what 9 Palo Alto City Council candidates want to do to reduce fossil fuel emissions/pollution in our community!
California High-Speed Rail Authority San Mateo County Open House
Join the California High-Speed Rail Authority for an open house. Learn about the project’s status, view detailed maps, and engage with Authority staff and transit partners. This is a great chance for community members to stay informed about the region’s transportation developments.
Beyond Freeway Expansion: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives
Learn about how freeway expansions fail to reduce traffic, discourage public transit use, and exacerbate air pollution!
CANCELLED: Farmers Market Tabling
Join us at the California Ave Farmers Market to talk to locals about housing
South Bay YIMBY General Meeting
Join South Bay YIMBY at their monthly general meeting held on Zoom.
How to Advocate for Affordable Homes
Join the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County to gain the information and tools you need to begin advocating for affordable homes.
To learn more and RSVP click here.
Preventing The Criminalization Of Homelessness
Join Destination: Home and Homebase for a virtual briefing unpacking recent news regarding homelessness enforcement. This webinar is an opportunity for advocates to unite and take action to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in our community.
This event is being held online. RSVP here!
Deep Dive on Affordable Housing: Affordable Housing Finance
Join SV@Home to learn the basics of affordable housing finance so you can better understand the processes, challenges, and opportunities of the current system.
Monthly Meeting (August)
This month’s presentation: The Affordable Housing Bond
Highlighted agenda item: Supporter and Fundraising Updates
Coffee Chat
Come when you can, leave when you have to
This week’s topic: The planned bike lane on El Camino Real
August Policy in Action: Legislative Update
Join SV@Home for a conversation about the most critical housing bills taken up by the California Legislature this year, and what they mean for Silicon Valley.
Special guest: J.T. Harechmak, Senior Policy Manager at the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)
Moderator: Cory Wolbach, Civic Engagement Senior Associate for SV@Home
This is an online event. RSVP here!
Mobilizing For Community-Driven Policies
Learn strategies for effective community organizing!
August Happy Housers
Join SV@ Home for their quarterly happy hour! It’s an opportunity to socialize, share stories, and foster relationships that broaden our movements.
Farmers Market Tabling
Join us at the California Ave Farmers Market to talk to locals about housing
South Bay YIMBY General Meeting
Join South Bay YIMBY at their monthly general meeting held on Zoom.
Livable Sunnyvale Tours Cityline's Martin Apartments
Join Livable Sunnyvale for an exclusive tour of Cityline's Martin Apartments! Come early, the short presentation will start promptly at 5:30 with a tour immediatly after.
This event is being held in-person at 241 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale.