The challenge: The Bay Area’s soaring housing costs have led to a devastating increase in housing insecurity that ultimately exposes vulnerable populations to the harsh impacts of climate change.
The solution: Greenbelt Alliance is activating environmentalists as advocates for housing as a climate solution while mobilizing housing actors to advocate for new homes in the right places. Our work will increase new homes within existing communities—across all income levels—in ways that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and impacts on the natural environment. Here’s how…
Greenbelt Alliance is making the climate case for housing on the coalitions we are a part of, with our business partners through training workshops, and by providing learning opportunities with youth across the region.
By supporting the right type of housing in the right places, we inspire new investment and sustainable development—addressing both the climate and housing crises together.
Greenbelt Alliance is leading advocacy initiatives for the right kinds of land-use policies that prioritize affordable, low-emission, climate-resilient development in places that avoid climate hazard areas.
This holistic advocacy approach to the housing and climate crises guides decisions that result in people and nature thriving together.
Greenbelt Alliance brings environmentalists and housing advocates together to consider both sides when planning for the future. And we ensure inclusive processes are upheld, giving everyone a say in how their city grows.
This cooperative work is essential to ensure everyone has a safe place to live in balance with nature.
How do we help Californians understand that building homes in existing communities is good for commutes, wallets, and the environment? Here is what our narrative research shows.
Greenbelt Alliance is excited to endorse the Wolfe Road Housing development project by Eden Housing in Cupertino. Read to learn why!
Greenbelt Alliance is excited to endorse the 2 Park Rd development project in Burlingame. Keep reading to learn why!
The future we want to build in Marin connects housing and climate solutions. Read more.
California is facing significant challenges in tackling the housing and climate crises together. Here’s what we learned after hearing from 250 housing and environmental advocates at the 2025-26 Common Ground Learning Series, convened by the Alliance for Housing and Climate Solutions (AHCS).
