The Bay Area has it all. And we plan to keep it that way.

Since 1958, Greenbelt Alliance has been the San Francisco Bay Area's advocate for open spaces and vibrant places. Join us!

Greenbelt Alliance has joined with Transportation for America to focus on building a 21st century transportation system. Find out more here.

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Dear Mr. President-Elect:

It's time to build cities we love.
It's time for a 21st century transportation system.
It's time to safeguard our food and water.
And it's time to tackle the global climate crisis, the most pressing environmental issue of our day.

Where better to start than the Bay Area?

Read more of Greenbelt Alliance's message
to the president-elect.

Sustainable and Smart Development

Greenbelt Alliance’s new Smart Infill guidebook provides the essential tools to guide growth away from the urban edge into central, walkable communities. Get your copy today!

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To find out what's going on in your region, read the latest updates from Greenbelt Alliance in the Newswire, our five-minute news flash.

Go on an Urban Outing
Check out Greenbelt Alliance's Urban Outings column in the San Francisco Chronicle. The columns appear every other Thursday, in the "96 Hours" section. Have an idea for a Bay Area Urban Outing? Let us know!

Resources

Greenbelt Newswire
A monthly update on campaigns and successes

Greenbelt Action
Read Greenbelt Alliance's latest newsletter.

Greenbelt Alliance in the News

San Jose council approves affordable housing plan
Mercury News, December 9

Concord leaders leaning toward village land-use concept on shuttered military base
Contra Costa Times, November 19

San Pablo Avenue Urban Outing
KPFA, November 15