Author: Alice Kaufman

hiking trail and flower-filled field in Edgewood Park
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Parks Funding Is Critical for Climate Resilience

Funding for local parks is under attack from developers who object to paying park impact fees, and cities who hope that reducing fees will spur more housing construction. But parks play a critical role in climate resilience and public health, especially for disadvantaged communities. That’s why Green Foothills is advocating for cities to prioritize park...

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Climate Funding Will Be On November Ballot

Californians will have a chance this November to vote for a historic $10 billion climate resilience bond. This bond measure, titled Proposition 4, would ensure funding for a wide variety of environmental programs, including $25 million for protecting Coyote Valley. The purpose of the bond is to provide a reliable source of funding to help...

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Protecting Our Groundwater From Mining Contamination

Santa Clara County has enacted a new ordinance requiring mining operations to maintain a 50-foot protective buffer from groundwater. We’re celebrating this important step by the County to protect our groundwater resources from the potentially harmful impacts of mining. And we’re proud that the initial idea for this ordinance came from a Green Foothills Leadership...

path through trees at Alum Rock Park in San Jose
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Tell San Jose City Council Not to Cut Park Fees

Update: Unfortunately, on June 18 the San Jose City Council voted both to cut park impact fees for downtown high-rises, and to explore cutting park fees for other residential development throughout the entire city. City staff will bring recommendations back to the City Council at a future date with regard to whether to cut park...

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Tell Redwood City Council Not to Cut Parks Funding

Update: We’re pleased to report that the Redwood City Council voted 4-3 not to cut parks funding. (The vote happened on June 24, postponed from June 10.) Thanks to everyone who emailed the City Council on this issue — your voice made a difference! Thanks to all of you who emailed the Redwood City Council...

Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Advocating for Green Space in East San Jose

What is the desired vision for new development on the Pleasant Hills Golf Course site in East San Jose? According to a city survey, creation of new parks and open space is by far the top priority for the nearby community. Green Foothills is working with the city and the community to ensure that this...

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