Celebrating Wins From Around the Region
Greenbelt Alliance Endorsed: Spieker Senior Development
Update: We are thrilled to announce that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the Spieker Senior Development project! Greenbelt Alliance was excited to officially endorse the Spieker Senior Continuing Care Community project by Spieker Senior Development Partners. This project will bring more homes to cater to our elderly population, providing amenities, access to
Win: Tiburon and Belvedere Vote Yes on Measure M
Update: We are thrilled that the residents of Tiburon and Belvedere have passed Measure M to protect the only major parcel of open space land remaining on the Tiburon Peninsula, the Martha Property! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged Tiburon and Belvedere residents to vote yes on Measure M to protect the 110-acre property. The property is currently
Win: Benicia Votes Yes on Measure K
Update: Benicia residents chose to protect open spaces and promote climate-smart communities by passing Measure K to renew the city’s Urban Growth Boundary! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged the residents of Benicia to vote yes on Measure K. In 2003, Measure K, a citizen-driven initiative, was passed to amend Benicia’s General Plan prohibiting all urban development outside
Win: Alameda County Votes Yes on Measure D
Update: We are thrilled that Alameda County voters passed Measure D to prevent sprawl on dwindling agricultural lands, open space, watersheds, and wildlife habitats! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged Alameda County residents to vote yes on Measure D to prevent sprawl and encourage infill and transit-friendly development to help revitalize neighborhoods within existing urban boundaries. Measure D
Win: Berkeley Votes Yes on Measure N
Update: Berkeley voters passed Measure N, supporting much-needed low-income housing! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged residents of Berkeley to vote YES on Measure N to authorize the development, construction, and acquisition of up to 3000 additional low-rent housing units. Berkeley citizens voted on this before in 2016, with the approval of Measure Z1, authorizing the construction of
Win: Emeryville Votes Yes on Measure O
Update: Emeryville residents have passed Measure O, funding services that will address environmental, housing, transportation, safety, and COVID-19 economic recovery issues! Greenbelt Alliance encourages residents of Emeryville to vote yes on Measure O to modify Emeryville’s existing Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) which will modify Emeryville’s RPTT from $12 to $15 per $1,000 for property