Natural Landscapes Initiative
To achieve Grow Smart Bay Area, Greenbelt Alliance envisions the Bay Area’s natural landscapes are fully protected and stewarded.
The San Francisco Bay Area is rich in diverse habitats, from wetlands to woodlands, from rivers to hills. Natural areas are vital to the region for respite, tourism, and ecological health. Unplanned growth and insufficient investment risks it all. The region must protect lands not only for wildlife and plants but also to trap carbon, replenish water supply, and foster healthy lifestyles for everyone.
Natural Landscapes Initiative News
Pittsburg on the road to more sprawl
The City of Pittsburg is looking pretty out of place these days. At a time when cities across the country are still reeling from bad financial decisions about edge growth, Pittsburg is betting its future on two big sprawl-related projects to serve the legally-troubled Seeno family. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual Library) Continue reading
Plan Bay Area comment period ends—final plan July 18
That’s a wrap, folks! The last of the Plan Bay Area public meetings happened on Wednesday, May 1 and the formal public comment period closes today, May 16. We’ll update you with what’s next, but first, here are a few highlights from the comment period. Continue reading
WIN: New Farm project withdrawn, new proposal needs scrutiny
After a six-year battle, developers have withdrawn their proposal for rural Tassajara Valley, dubbed “New Farm”—a 187-unit, 771-acre suburban sprawl development. This is a victory for anybody who loves the Bay Area and wants to see its farms, forests, and watersheds protected. Continue reading
