Check out TFN’s blog on how community foundation programs, including the Community Foundation Water Initiative, help broaden expertise, grow peer networks, deepen local connections and build community power. Read More »New TFN Report! Community Foundations: Drivers of Inclusive and Meaningful Local Change

Smart Growth California started off 2021 with our first ever virtual Workgroup Network Gathering, attended by active funders from our workgroups. We discussed integrating racial equity in our work, and opportunities for leveraging our statewide network. Read More »Workgroup Network Gathering Highlights

2020 was full of constant reflecting and pivoting in a year of unprecedented change in our field and work. Check out our latest blog on Smart Growth California’s 2020 accomplishments and highlights. Read More »2020: Continued Growth Amidst Unprecedented Change

Check out our breakdown of fall learning sessions we hosted with advocates and funders. Read More »Fall 2020 Virtual Learning Wrap Up

Check out our breakdown of the three virtual summer learning sessions we hosted with advocates and funders. Read More »Navigating 2020 Together: SGC’s Funder Learning on Wildfire Resilience, Power Building and Embracing Uncertainty

With multiple crises raging across California, a broad ecosystem of organizations and coalitions supported by funders active in Smart Growth California have issued detailed policy recommendations to build a more just, inclusive and sustainable California.  Read More »Crisis California: Policy Recommendations

Check out our blog on the policy briefing we co-hosted with Local Government Commission covering the role that public engagement plays to advance equitable and sustainable water management solutions throughout California. Read More »Weaving Water, Equity and Land-Use in California

A message from Smart Growth California’s Director, along with funders in our network and advocates.  Read More »Speaking Out, Slowing Down and Being Compassionate

Check out how land-use and livability partners are responding to COVID-19. Read More »How Land-Use and Livability Partners are Responding to COVID-19

See our post remembering Bea Solis. She was integral to shaping Smart Growth California’s work, and a founding member of the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative. Read More »Remembering Bea Solis