| | | AJBAY13_AM3-103 | | Scaling Up Grassroots and Neighborhood Organizing for Citywide and Regional Impact Speakers: Gloria Bruce, East Bay Housing Organizations; Jennifer Martinez, Peninsula Interfaith Action; Alex Tom, Chinese Progressive Association; Alvina Wong, Community Organizer, Asian Pacific Environmental Network The best neighborhood and place based organizing mobilizes people on issues of immediate relevance to everyday lives. Translating local issues and identities into larger frameworks of long term plans and abstract policies can be major challenges. This panel highlights different strategies for scaling up-- building the elements of the movement for equity that we all need. | | MP3 | | $0.00 | | $0.00 | |
| | | POC12-103 | | Sustainable communities – advancing clean energy, water efficiency, and smart growth in the East Bay Speakers: Andy Katz, Director, East Bay Municipal Utility District; Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, Representing the 14th District, State of California Join key public officials in a conversation about the opportunities for the East Bay to thrive with a sustainable economy and environment. The crisis of climate change calls for resilient local action – hear what our representatives are doing to increase clean energy and energy efficiency at the state and local levels. The East Bay and the city of Oakland is facing a crossroads, with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, but with opportunities for an urban renaissance – how can cities move forward and encourage livable communities and sustainable transportation? | | MP3 | | $7.00 | | $7.00 | |
