The Lithium Crossroads Once a beachfront haven for celebrities, Southern California’s Salton Sea turned toxic long ago from too much agricultural runoff and too little… Read More »
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Land Use, Climate and Equity in California: Policies and Funding Streams
There’s always a lot going on in California, the most populated state in the nation by far, and one of the biggest economies in the… Read More »
Link: A model for building and renovating multibenefit parks in underserved communities
Link: A model for building and renovating multibenefit parks in underserved communities For the last three years, several funders active in our Los Angeles Funders’… Read More »
Top 10 California Highlights from #TFN2023 New Orleans
Over 50 funders and advocates from California attended this year’s 2023 TFN Annual Conference held in New Orleans! There were multiple opportunities to learn, connect,… Read More »
Beyond City Limits: Opportunities for Smart Growth Amidst New Migration Patterns
We all know the story: tired of high housing costs and wanting space after being stuck inside during lockdown, many folks left their small urban… Read More »
Los Angeles Funders Collaborative 2022 In-Person Gathering
On November 4th, after not meeting in person for two and a half years due to the global pandemic, the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative met… Read More »
Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region): Smart Growth California’s Newest Working Group!
On October 6th, 2022, 18 climate-oriented funders gathered at the Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center on a cloudy and cool day in San Diego to… Read More »
Opportunities for Philanthropic Investment: Federal & State Funding
Funders active in Smart Growth California workgroups have discussed the unique role that philanthropy can play in supporting the equitable implementation of federal and state… Read More »
Together Again on the Land: San Joaquin Valley Funders Visit
Gathering together with the San Joaquin Valley Funders Collaborative on May 25-26 in Tulare County was all I could have asked for and more. I… Read More »
2022 PLACES Fellowship
Calling all California Funders! Smart Growth California invites you to apply for the 2022 PLACES Fellowship. Read More »2022 PLACES Fellowship