Fighting Climate Change
Personal vehicle use is the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in California, making reducing the State’s dependence on cars crucial to reaching our climate goals
Through a suite of investment programs and initiatives, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) supports community design that makes it easier for Californians to walk, bike and use transit
By supporting the development of climate-smart communities and advancing research to enhance the State’s climate work, the SGC is blazing the path towards a cleaner and greener California
Promoting Health and Equity
As we progress towards a healthier and more sustainable California, the most impacted communities must be central to this transformation
The SGC invests over half of our grants to benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities and we provide technical assistance to increase access to needed resources
In order to maximize the benefits of our investments, we help strengthen capacity at all levels of government to support community-led projects that address local needs
Conserving Natural and Working Lands
Stewarding agricultural lands and the State’s invaluable natural resources is not only central to maintaining our economic vitality, it is also key to meeting our climate goals
By protecting agricultural lands and integrating conservation into urban planning practices, we can help keep cities compact and transit-rich while preserving the integrity of our natural and working lands
Assisting Local and Regional Governments
While the most impactful land use decisions are made locally, many local and regional governments lack the resources and capacity they need to engage in sustainable long-range planning
We invest in land-use planning related to climate and land management and work with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to help build capacity among local and regional governments