Welcome to Urban Habitat
Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research and coalition building to advance environmental, economic and social justice in the Bay Area.
We envision a society where all people live in economically and environmentally healthy neighborhoods. Clean air, land and water are recognized as fundamental human rights. Meaningful employment honors a worker’s right to dignity and a living wage with benefits. Effective public transportation and land-use planning connect people to the resources, opportunities and services to thrive. Affordable housing provides a healthy and safe home for all. And quality education prepares visionary leaders to strengthen our democracy with new ideas, energy and commitment. [MORE]
Program Updates
Call To Action, Re-Fund Transit, Make Banks Pay!
For the past five years, working people in the Bay Area have faced brutal cuts to vital services. Bus riders have been hit especially hard, some losing more than 15% of their transit service. This means longer waits, higher costs, and missed appointments.Banks Must Pay
Meanwhile, the Wall Street Banks that wrecked our economy continue to overcharge our public agencies—the Metropolitan Transportation Committee (MTC), for one— millions of dollars on bad loan deals.
What You Can Do
On Feb. 20th through 24th, join bus riders, ACCE, Urban Habitat, and our allies in the Transportation Justice Working Group, as well as the 6 Wins For Social Equity, for a Week of Actions, to demand that banks renegotiate interest-rate swap agreements.
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Give to RP&E on Support Your Media Day - Feb. 15th
On February 15, 2012, Race, Poverty & the Environment (RP&E) will be participating in Support Your Media Day. From 8 am ET - 11:59 pm PT, Independent media outlets from around the country will come together to raise funds to support coverage of issues vital to the 99% during this election year, making it possible for these organizations to continue to tell the stories that matter for the 99%.
Your donation to RP&E will help us claim our share of more than $10,000 in cash awards, matching grants and other prizes.
We believe you're passionate about equal access for all to housing, transportation, jobs, and a healthy environment. We think that the articles in this journal can help you be a more effective advocate for change in your work and inform you about how others working for justice are carrying out theirs. We hope you think so too. RP&E has long advocated policy prescriptions backed by movement building for systemic change. We hope you see the value of this kind of journalism.
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Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute Information Sessions
Urban Habitat's Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute Information Sessions
Join us to learn about the nomination process for our 2012 cohort! Come hear how the BCLI has empowered and supported the next generation of advocate commissioners working for and representing the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, and learn about the nomination, interview, and selection process. Alumni will be on hand to answer your questions and share their experiences.
Oakland
February 16, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The California Endowment
1111 Broadway, 7th Floor
Richmond
February 29, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Easter Hill United Methodist Church
3911 Cutting Boulevard
Berkeley
March 23, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Greenlining Institute
1918 University Avenue, 2nd Floor
San Francisco
March 30, 2012
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Eric Quesada Center for Culture & Politics
518 Valencia Street
RSVP to Riana Shaw Robinson at riana[@]urbanhabitat.org
House Bill Could End 30 Years of Dedicated Federal Funds for Mass Transit
ACTION ALERT! From Transit Riders for Public Transportation (TRPT)
Stop the assault on the public sector,
protect environmental justice and civil rights
in transportation funding.
SAY NO to H.R. 7 — TAKE ACTION NOW!
House Republican Committees voted last week to eviscerate transit in the federal transportation bill by eliminating the 20% share of dedicated funding for public transit and giving 100% of federal funds to roads and highways. This bill also targets our grassroots communities of color who make up the backbone of transit ridership across the country.
CALL your Congressional Representative and the Speaker of the House and tell them to vote NO on H.R. 7 (the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act) Contact Your Congressional Representative: http://www.house.gov/representatives/
Contact Speaker Boehner: Phone: (202) 225-0600 Fax: (202) 225-5117
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THE NEW METROPOLIS: Building a Sustainable and Healthy Bay Area in the Age of Global Warming
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The City of El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee Presents: The New Metropolis, Building a Sustainable and Healthy Bay Area in the Age of Global Warming
Saturday, February 4, 2012,10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Program starts at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo Avenue. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Come to a FREE SHOWING of this documentary about America’s "first suburbs and join in the community dialog. It will bring together policy makers and community members to discuss strategies for urban and suburban revitalization and environmental sustainability in the Bay Area.
The New Metropolis illustrates how many of America’s original suburbs are now facing crisis: a dwindling tax base, population and business loss, decaying infrastructure, increased demographic tensions and middle class !ight. Hear from award-winning filmmaker Andrea Torrice, local political leaders and other guest speakers in a discussion about local responses to the topics raised in the film.
Torrice will show segments from her recent PBS series, The New Metropolis, as well as premiere a new segment about the Bay Area, including a clip on Urban Habitat and Pleasanton.
Following the screening join the community discussion at Nong Thon restaurant at 10086 San Pablo Avenue.
Please RSVP to 510-215-4350 or green@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
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