Salt Works and Beyond October 18, 2011

Is Cargill Salt’s proposal to build 12,000 homes on former salt ponds in Redwood City an example of smart growth, or just dirty old development? Calthorpe and supporters say it will preserve half of the former wetlands and provide funds for needed transit and reduce greenhouse gases by putting housing closer to jobs. Lewis and other opponents say it will destroy sensitive habitat, cause freeway congestion and create other headaches. Where can the Bay Area add needed homes while creating resilient communities fortified to withstand possible extreme weather coming our way?
Peter Calthorpe, Principal Architect, Peter Calthorpe Associates
David Lewis, Executive Director, Save the Bay
Jack Matthews, Mayor, San Mateo
Time: 11:00 a.m check-in, 11:30 a.m. program
Location: Commonwealth Club, SF Club Office
Cost: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID).

Official Website: http://climate-one.org/upcoming-events/salt-works-and-beyond