Housing as a Climate Lever with Scott Wiener
Climate One
February 6, 2023
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT
The Commonwealth Club of California
Taube Family Auditorium
Taube Family Auditorium
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco, CA 94105
West Coast Land Use and Environmental attorney Jennifer Hernandez will join a panel at Climate One's event titled "Housing as a Climate Lever with Scott Wiener." Following an introductory conversation with California State Senator Scott Wiener, Ms. Hernandez will participate in a panel discussion about California's attempt to increase housing and reduce carbon pollution.
Topics Include:
- new laws empowering Sacramento to require more home construction
- how cities and counties are deciding what to build and where
- impact of infill development and its relationship to our carbon footprints
- how do we balance environmental concerns with “neighborhood preservation”
- how do racial exclusion and displacement play into the situation