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New report: Miles from Home
 In this report by the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California, Marin’s lack of affordable housing is cited as a primary cause of bad traffic and a large carbon footprint, with two-thirds of Marin workers earning less than the $56,000 per year needed to afford to rent a one-bedroom apartment. Live Local Marin is calling on cities
and the county to zone for more homes affordable to people who already work in Marin, so that they can live closer to where they work and drive less.
Campaigns
San Rafael Housing Element Update
Like all cities in California, San Rafael is updating its housing plan, called a housing element. Greenbelt Alliance is leading a diverse coalition of advocates to ensure that San Rafael’s housing element update contains realistic sites for affordable housing backed by a strong set of policies that support affordable, infill development.
Novato General Plan Update
Currently Greenbelt Alliance and a local coalition of allies are focusing on the North Redwood Blvd planning process. With its proximity to downtown shops and the future North Novato SMART station, Greenbelt Alliance sees the North Redwood Blvd corridor as an ideal location for workforce and senior housing.
San Anselmo Housing Element Update
Greenbelt Alliance is playing an active role in shaping San Anselmo’s housing element update. We have participated in the housing element subcommittee meetings and joined committee members on a tour of proposed sites. Greenbelt Alliance has partnered with another local group, San Anselmo Vision, to promote the revitalization of the stretch of San Anselmo Avenue that struggles to attract businesses because of a lack of foot traffic.
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