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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 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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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.

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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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