Current Projects

New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
Our annual conference bringing together a diversity of participants who cross disciplinary lines to share experiences and insights, valuable implementation tools and strategies for addressing smart growth. read more...
Ahwahnee Conference
An annual conference bringing together local elected officials throughout California to discuss the latest issues, strategies, and for building more livable communities. read more...
Center for Livable Communities
Helping local governments and community leaders be proactive in their land use and transportation planning, and adopt programs and policies that lead to more livable and resource-efficient land use patterns. read more...
Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative
An alliance to help cities and counties reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. SEEC is a collaboration between three statewide non-profit organizations and California’s four Investor Owned Utilities. read more...

Albany Charrette
Baldwin Park Safe Routes to School Project
Bridgeport Charrette
Clearlake Charrette
Huron Charrette
Livingston Charrette
Oceano Charrette
San Pablo Charrette
San Mateo Charrette
Williams Charrette
US EPA Building Blocks Program Technical Assistance
Healthy Transportation Network — Pedestrian and bicycle safety workshops for planning and design professionals
Merced County Charrette
Sacramento 1st Thursday Dinner Forums
San Joaquin Valley Dinner Forums
Silicon Valley Dinner Forums

The California Endowment — Grant to provide technical support to improve health through planning processes in low-income communities
Healthy Transportation Network — Pedestrian and bicycle safety workshops for planning and design professionals
Design Sacramento for Health — Committee of medical professionals advocating for healthy planning

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