ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today released a draft update to the Bay Area’s roster of Equity Priority Communities (EPCs). The agencies invite partners and technical
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Thursday Metro Talks Features Documentary "Re-Entrification"
"Re-Entrification" is a feature-length documentary film that tells the story of residents that have been displaced from their homes due to high cost of living.
State HCD Announces Fair Housing Survey
As part of the California Department of Housing and Community Development's effort to update the fair housing plan, the agency is conducting a Community Needs Assessment survey to establish community
BayREN’s 2024–2031 Business Plan Paves Way for Equity-Oriented Energy Programs
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved the Bay Area Regional Energy Network’s (BayREN) Business Plan for the next eight years, marking a pivotal role for energy efficiency in the Bay
Bay Trail Equity Strategy Released
The San Francisco Bay Trail, a joint project of ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), is a series of connected walking and cycling paths that ring the San Francisco and San Pablo
The BayREN Business Plan – Prioritizing Equity and Leading on Energy Efficiency
BayREN’s Business Plan 2024-2031 (Plan) submitted in early March to the California Public Utilities Commission, reflects an ambition to achieve California’s climate and energy goals while enabling an
Deadline Extended: Bay Area High School Students, Be Part of the Summer Academy on Transportation, Housing Equity and More
Four regional government agencies are sponsoring an online Bay Area Summer Academy to provide insights into how regional governments address these issues and how the public, including students, can
Wednesday Metro Talks: Bay Area Election Debrief
In the aftermath of one of the most divisive and consequential elections in memory, join the Metro Talks Equity Series Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon as expert panelists cut through the noise to examine
Tuesday MetroTalks: Advancing Community Resilience through Equitable
At a time when Bay Area residents continue to shelter-in-place, how can we adapt to the current limitations, and how might we emerge with more inclusive strategies for equitable community engagement
New Research Addresses Equity and Climate Resilience
Climate change. Sea-level rise. Resilience. The terms are ubiquitous in the public realm, planning circles and among policymakers around the Bay Area. The topics are among the most vexing of our time