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Democracy Depends on Us: Apply to BCLI
Apply to our 18th BCLI cohort today!
Register today for State of the Region!
Join leaders and advocates from across the Bay Area at our biannual State of the Region event to explore the implications of the election results and identify strategic opportunities for taking back our region from the tech oligarchs.
Announcing the State of the Region Keynote: Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas!
We are excited to announce Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas as our keynote speaker for State of the Region 2026, taking place on November 18th in Oakland.
Celebrating Our Newest Leaders: June 17th
We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the 17th cohort of Urban Habitat’s Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI). These leaders have spent the past six months deepening their understanding of regional policy and racial equity — and building the skills to co-govern. They are organizers, advocates, parents, and neighbors. And they are ready.
Urban Habitat in Action: Save the Date – Honoring Carl Anthony + other updates
Our May newsletter is packed with updates, including information about Carl Anthony’s memorial, and ways to get involved in transit justice and affordable housing for all.
Rest in Power, Carl Anthony (February 8, 1939 – April 4, 2026)
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our founder, Carl Anthony.
Urban Habitat in Action: Policy Wins, Workshops, and Our Alums Making News!
Get updates on housing and transportation policies, learn about our events, and read about our BCLI alumni making news.
Join the 2026 BCLI cohort!
BCLI trains and supports leaders from low-income communities of color to influence housing, transportation, and land use policies as decision-makers. Go to the BCLI application webpage for more information about the application process and program details, as well as to register for an informational webinar and in-person informational sessions.
It’s a wrap! Celebrating another cohort
Join us as we celebrate the completion of our 16th six-month policy training with another powerful group of leaders ready to create positive change in our region as commissioners in local government.