Member: Sustainable Land Use Committee

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The Loma Prieta Chapter is a leader in responding to climate change and brings the slogan "think global, act local" to life in the Silicon Valley. Leveraging the success of our Cool Cities teams and Sustainable Land Use Committee, our Building Climate-Friendly Communities campaign focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart land use planning. We are part of a national effort to create livable, complete neighborhoods near downtowns, transit stations and transit corridors that are integrated with shops and services and have a quality pedestrian environment that allows for healthier and more active lifestyles.

We are seeking motivated, friendly and creative individuals to support our Building Climate- Friendly Communities campaign. Sustainable Land Use Committee members work on a team experts to of local to foster support for smart growth and improve local land use and transportation projects and plans.

An ideal Sustainable Land Use Committee Member...
o Has educational or professional experience in urban planning, transportation, architecture, CEQA, development, etc

o Will enjoy reviewing land use and transportation projects and plans, developing Sierra Club recommendations, and helping residents engage in the planning process

The Sustainable Land Use Committee currently meets on Wednesday mornings but that we are flexible and also have evening and Saturday meetings and tours of proposed development sites.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity:

-Check out our SLU Committee Website: http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/sustain/index

-Send an email to kenneth.rosales@sierraclub.org