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Summer Street Book Club: Abundance (Session 2)
Jul
31

Summer Street Book Club: Abundance (Session 2)

  • Public Space (Previously Street) In Front Of (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Palo Alto Forward and friends for this summer's community book club: Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson. This book has taken the housing world by storm, and we're excited to read and discuss it together.

PAF will provide snacks and drinks. Please bring your own chair if you find the public ones uncomfortable.

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Turner Center: Housing Supply & Finance: Catalyzing Community Investment & Policy Reform
Aug
20

Turner Center: Housing Supply & Finance: Catalyzing Community Investment & Policy Reform

Presented by Tern Center for Housing Innovation and FHL Bank San Francisco

Join the FHLBank San Francisco and the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley for an online convening focused on increasing housing supply in today’s policy and economic environment.

This event will bring together policymakers, lenders, and developers who are working to tackle the Western region’s housing affordability crisis, with panelists addressing topics such as strengthening pro-housing policies and increasing access to financing.

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Summer Street Book Club: Abundance (Session 1)
Jun
26

Summer Street Book Club: Abundance (Session 1)

  • Public Space (Previously Street) In Front Of (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Palo Alto Forward and friends for this summer's community book club: Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson. This book has taken the housing world by storm, and we're excited to read and discuss it together.

PAF will provide snacks and drinks. Please bring your own chair if you find the public ones uncomfortable.

RSVP Here

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JCHS: The State of the Nation's Housing 2025
Jun
24

JCHS: The State of the Nation's Housing 2025

Presented by Joint Center for Housing Studies

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Housing Faces Growing Unease in 2025 This year, the US housing market is shrouded in uncertainty and unease. High home prices and interest rates have pushed sales to their lowest level in 30 years; insurance premiums and property taxes are on the rise; high rents have left record numbers with cost burdens; and wildfires have highlighted the growing dangers of climate disasters. Meanwhile, households find diminished federal support, with the possibility of an economic downturn that would only exacerbate these challenges.

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City: Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Jun
13

City: Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting

The Climate Action & Sustainability Committee considers and makes recommendations to advance the City's climate action and sustainability goals.

 Zoom Information

Join the Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting in the Community Meeting Room or by Zoom to provide public comment or just to watch.

Meeting ID: 853 8091 8387

Phone Number: 1 (669) 900-6833

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City: Neighborhood Town Hall June 2025
Jun
11

City: Neighborhood Town Hall June 2025

The next Neighborhood Town Hall is planned for Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. for the neighborhood areas of Palo Alto Hills, Esther Clark Park, and Miranda. Connect with neighbors, provide input on neighborhood issues, and gain updates on topics of community interest, including a presentation on wildfire preparedness and public safety. Ask questions and share your thoughts in person at The Hub at Stanford Research Park.

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PAF: Annual Members Meeting
Jun
7

PAF: Annual Members Meeting

Current members of PAF and interested members of the community are invited to stay in the loop on the work of Palo Alto Forward and the status of housing, climate, and transportation in Palo Alto.

Learn about Council, policies, actions, and events - and of course mingle with some great people and great breakfast foods too!

We will also be honoring some of our fantastic board members celebrating a decade of service to Palo Alto Forward and our community.

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NCRC: Gentrification Nation: Displaced By Design
Jun
5

NCRC: Gentrification Nation: Displaced By Design

Presented by NCRC

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Join NCRC’s Research team on June 5 at 1 pm ET as they comb over the report’s key findings and discuss its implications, as well as potential solutions. Without intentional intervention, gentrification risks deepening inequality and erasing neighborhood cultural fabric. As urban America continues evolving, understanding these patterns becomes crucial for policymakers, community leaders and residents working to create inclusive neighborhoods that honor both revitalization and cultural preservation.

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SFF: Empowering Tenants: A Training on the Tenant Power Toolkit
Jun
4

SFF: Empowering Tenants: A Training on the Tenant Power Toolkit

Presented by San Francisco Foundation

This webinar will provide an in-depth walkthrough of the toolkit, highlight real-world examples of its impact, and explore ways to integrate it into local eviction defense efforts. Hear from organizers and legal experts on how to incorporate the toolkit into your work and build stronger networks of defense.

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City: Application for San Antonio Road Area Plan Community Advisory Group
May
30

City: Application for San Antonio Road Area Plan Community Advisory Group

Community Advisory Group: The project team will form a Community Advisory Group (CAG) of 12-15 residents and stakeholders to advise, review, and provide feedback on key project deliverables. A CAG application is available above and is open from May 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025.

Technical Advisory Group: The project team will form a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) comprising of staff from various City departments and other public agencies to provide detailed technical input and feedback on key project deliverables and help ensure alignment between the Area Plan efforts and other local and regional planning efforts.

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Bloomhouse: Let’s Talk Housing: In Conversation with The Atlantic's Jerusalem Demsas
May
29

Bloomhouse: Let’s Talk Housing: In Conversation with The Atlantic's Jerusalem Demsas

The Atlantic Magazine staff writer Jerusalem Demsas is an established voice on housing and local democracy. In her new book On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy, she explores the generational impacts of the housing shortage in the US, and offers a clear perspective and policy solutions to a path forward.

Join us at Bloomhouse for a conversation with Jerusalem, followed by Q&A with audience members. Come share your thoughts and questions on how Jerusalem’s work can help inform the future of housing in East Palo Alto.

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Kiku Crossing TDM Tour
May
28

Kiku Crossing TDM Tour

Join us to learn about how developers are helping people reach their destinations using affordable, sustainable, and efficient transportation options, such as walking, biking, public transit, and carpooling, while also reducing traffic congestion and pollution at the Kiku Crossing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Tour in San Mateo!

https://secure.hlcsmc.org/a/kiku-tdmi-tour-ahm

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Seamless Bay Area: E-Scooters and E-Bikes for All
May
21

Seamless Bay Area: E-Scooters and E-Bikes for All

Electric bikes and scooters are a fantastic way to get around your city and the Bay Area! E-bikes and e-scooters are a much more affordable alternative to the high-cost of car ownership, are a sustainable and climate-friendly mobility option, and are a fun way to explore your area! However, they can still prove too costly for many folks.

Join us at Lytton Plaza on May 21st, 2025 from 5-7pm to learn about e-bikes and e-scooters including several programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties that can help you cover the cost!

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City of Palo Alto: Affordable Housing & Housing Resources Fair
May
17

City of Palo Alto: Affordable Housing & Housing Resources Fair

2025 Affordable Housing and Housing Resources Fair

Join the City of Palo Alto and housing partners at an upcoming resources fair offering valuable information for renters, seniors, and community members seeking affordable housing, housing rehabilitation support, and more.

Attendees can sign up for affordable housing waiting lists and ask questions about programs and services offered by the City, County, and local nonprofits.

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Bike to Wherever Day
May
15
to May 17

Bike to Wherever Day

  • Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whether you bike every day or once every couple of months - to work, to school, to the library... wherever! - you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle! May is Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days, and you, your friends, and your family are welcome to ride with us.

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Unity Care Presents What Do I Do Now? Health and Housing Challenges When Aging Out of Foster Care
May
14

Unity Care Presents What Do I Do Now? Health and Housing Challenges When Aging Out of Foster Care

For young adults aging out of foster care, turning 18 is not always a cause for celebration. Barely out of high school and with little to no job history, too many become homeless after their 18th birthday. These youth – our community’s youth – deserve better. Join our experts as they discuss how Unity Care’s continuum of housing, education, employment, health, and case management meets the needs of transition-aged youth, lifting them from homelessness to economic stability.

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Housing Choices: IDD & Housing: Seeing the Gaps, Changing the Lens
May
13

Housing Choices: IDD & Housing: Seeing the Gaps, Changing the Lens

Join us for an engaging, eye-opening, and action-driven workshop where we dive into the realities of housing challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through interactive discussions and expert insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the barriers to inclusive housing—and how you can be part of the solution!

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SVBC: Bicycle Security and Theft Prevention Class
May
11

SVBC: Bicycle Security and Theft Prevention Class

Cars carry multiton security cages. Bicycles do not. Any theft can lead to serious danger and injury from your trusted steed no longer being safe and ready to ride.

Want to cut your risk of bike theft by over 80%? This class is for you!

In this workshop, you'll learn how to keep your bike safe and happy from Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's (SVBC's) certified League Cycling Instructors

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SVBC: Bike Commuting Class (VTA)
May
10

SVBC: Bike Commuting Class (VTA)

Do you want to bike to work or school more often but find it challenging? Learn the essentials to make a commute safe, practical, and repeatable at this class. You will learn from certified League Cycling Instructors who have done it often, rain or shine, day and night. Plus, you might even meet a biking buddy to ride together during Bike to Wherever Days May 15-17!

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