We are taking a break in December after a busy year that included the final stages of the Sunnyvale Housing Element that was based, in part, on the Moffett Park Specific Plan and the El Camino Real Specific Plan.Approval of the Housing Element by the State of California is expected on December 11th. Sunnyvale City Council will review the Housing Element at their December 12th meeting.Livable Sunnyvale played an important role, providing public input for the Housing Element and the specific plans. Other Upcoming Events 12/2, 10:00 am – Climate Action Playbook Game Plan 2028 Community Workshop (in person)Location: Sunnyvale Community Center - Ballroom, 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Registration…

When: Wednesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm. On Zoom and In-person. Location of In-Person Meeting: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA Or Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuCopzorHtFaeaQJ-UNE3l4mKX__1WR- Climate Game Plan 2028 Sunnyvale’s Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2014 and in 2017 the City and community began work to update this plan resulting in the Climate Action Playbook.  This document was designed to identify how Sunnyvale can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and address climate change. The next step for the City of Sunnyvale is the Climate Game Plan 2028. At this meeting, we will hear from City Staff members, Madeline Khair, Environmental Programs Manager and Christina Raby, Environmental Engineering Coordinator how Sunnyvale…

When: Wednesday, October 4th, 6:30 pm. Only on Zoom. Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuCopzorHtFaeaQJ-UNE3l4mKX__1WR- At this meeting,  Sunnyvale School District Board President Isabel Jubes Flamerich will update us on the issues our unhoused school children are experiencing and how we can improve their living conditions. She will discuss the on-site services provided to unhoused families.During the September 19th Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting, the services provided by the Hamlin Court Shelter were discussed and we will hear the outcome of this discussion.    It has come to our attention that some of our non English speaking community members feel their voices are not heard when they express their concerns about their child’s…

When: Wednesday,September 13th, 6:30 pm. On Zoom and In-person. (Note the date change!) Silicon Valley Community Foundation Location of In-Person Meeting: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA Or Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuCopzorHtFaeaQJ-UNE3l4mKX__1WR- As a follow up to our August meeting and Scott Myers-Lipton’s 2023 Silicon Valley Pain Index presentation, we have invited Pilar Lorenzana, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Kiyomi Yamamoto, Housing Director for the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) to talk about their work at SVCF. SVCF’s mission is building equity and transforming systems to create a Silicon Valley where everyone can thrive. It is the largest charitable organization in Silicon Valley. Pilar and Kiyomi will discuss how their…

Scott Myers-Lipton on the Silicon Valley Pain Index.  Silicon Valley Clean Energy Update When: Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 pm. On Zoom and In-person. Location of In-Person Meeting: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA Or Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuCopzorHtFaeaQJ-UNE3l4mKX__1WR- Scott Myers-Lipton Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton recently retired after 24 years as a Professor of Sociology at San José State University to become the director of the Teaching Social Action Initiative, an organization that encourages faculty to develop social action courses that help students launch campaigns.He is the author of the Silicon Valley Pain Index, an annual study that focuses on racial discrimination and income inequality in the region.   Other books include CHANGE!…

Note: There is no meeting on July 5th! Instead of our usual general meeting this month, we will be joining the Sunnyvale Democratic Club for a picnic! The picnic is on July 15th, 12:00 pm, at Ponderosa Park in Sunnyvale.This will be in-person only and will be a potluck event, so bring some food or drink to share. We will be joined by Livable Sunnyvale and other local organizations. This is a great opportunity to meet other active members in our community! When: Saturday, July 15th, 12 noon Where: Ponderosa Park, Picnic Area 1 811 Henderson AveSunnyvale, CA 94086 Note that the park has a small parking lot (entrance is on Iris…

When: Wednesday, June 7th, 6:30 pm. On Zoom and In-person. Location of In-Person Meeting: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA Or Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuCopzorHtFaeaQJ-UNE3l4mKX__1WR- International Children’s Day was celebrated on June 1st. At our June Meeting we will be focusing on Sunnyvale’s children.  We have invited two Sunnyvale women who are both moms and leaders in our community.  They will share their concerns, their work and what we can do to support Sunnyvale’s children.  Isabel Jubes Flamerich teaches architecture at West Valley City College and is the Sunnyvale School District Board President.  As a 2023 Leadership Sunnyvale graduate, Isabel will share a project she has been working on through Leadership Sunnyvale regarding…

South Bay YIMBY and Livable Sunnyvale are hosting their first joint Happy Hour meet and greet event! The event will be held in Downtown Sunnyvale at the Metro City Restaurant and Bar from 2 pm - 4 pm on Saturday June 10. Food and drink will be self-ordered for this event.Downtown Sunnyvale is easily accessible via Caltrain, VTA, bike and plenty of parking is available on the surface and in covered garages in the area.Come meet your fellow advocates and local elected officials! When: Saturday, June 10th Time: 2 to 4 pm Where:  Metro City Restaurant and Bar on Murphy Ave.

REGISTER HERE! We’re talking about Trees The Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates (SUFA) works to increase, sustain, and enhance the urban forest of Sunnyvale.  SUFA educates residents and city officials about Sunnyvale's urban forest, the role trees play in a healthy community, and how to improve the city's tree canopy.  SUFA advocates for the maintenance of existing trees and the planting of new trees throughout the city and provides outreach through tree walks and community events. Time to Vote on Board Members We would like to thank our outgoing board members, Julia Liu and Liam Davis for their service and dedication to Livable Sunnyvale.  Please join us to elect new board members. The…

Please join us this Wednesday for our April General Meeting! When: Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM Where: Sunnyvale Community Services, 1160 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA (Attendance at the in-person meeting requires a COVID-19 vaccination) Or Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuCopzorHtFaeaQJ-UNE3l4mKX__1WR- Register in advance or register right before joining the meeting.  After registering, Zoom will email you the link to join the meeting. Transitional Housing We will have speakers from LifeMoves, an organization that helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness to return to stable housing and self-sufficiency. They will talk about their organization and a proposed transitional housing development in Sunnyvale. We will also have speakers from Santa Clara Housing Advocates who…