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Camaraderie, Curiosity, and Cats: SGA Team visits San Leandro for Complete Streets Leadership Academy

Camaraderie, Curiosity, and Cats: SGA Team visits San Leandro for Complete Streets Leadership Academy

By Marian Liou, Director of Arts and Culture Members of the SGA team were in San Leandro, California last week as part of the Complete Streets Leadership Academies (CSLA). California is one of 4 states chosen to participate in the CSLA program, which includes a series of virtual seminars and a two-day in-person workshop. The … Continued

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Now Hiring: Land Use & Development Program Associate

Now Hiring: Land Use & Development Program Associate

Are you starting off your career with a passion for the built environment, federal policy, and strong writing skills that can be applied to challenges and opportunities in land use, economic development, and transportation? Join the team at Smart Growth America and use your skills to help policymakers and community leaders advance sustainable and equitable … Continued

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