City of Mill Valley
Mt. Tam Community Land Trust Hosts a Conversation with Leah Rothstein on Housing Inequities, How We Got Here and What We Can Do to Change It – MV Rec, Feb. 28, 4-6pm
“We are all concerned about housing in our communities but we rarely talk about how official policies at all levels have played a role in housing segregation and the lack of housing – especially affordable housing. Leah will discuss specific actions that can create inclusive, integrated and vibrant neighborhoods.”
Read MoreMV Rotary Hosts Shirley Hasley, Mill Valley’s First Black Teacher, Who Has Dedicated Her Life to Educating Children – Feb. 6, 12pm
On threat of violence, Shirley was forced to seek housing outside the city limits.
In her first year as a teacher, this 22-year-old young woman was assigned to travel with students being bused from Mill Valley to Marin City. It was desegregation in 1965. Was Shirley a natural fit? Hardly. Her presence was resented by many in Marin City. She was called an “Uncle Tom” and she needed police protection.
Read MoreThe Marin Economic Forum Hosting its Annual Event, ‘Forecasting the Future,’ on Feb. 7th at the Jonas Center on the Novato Campus of College of Marin
This year the theme is “business attraction in Marin County” and will feature several speakers on the topics of commercial real estate, transportation options for employers and a showcase of a business starting and growing in Marin.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 22
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Read MoreBungalow 44 Gets the Green Light From Planning Commission
The existing 2,400 square foot temporary outdoor dining area with 80 seats would be removed, and a new 758-square foot permanent covered outdoor patio with up to 40 seats would be added.
Read MoreZócalo Public Square: With Its Focus on Education, Health Care, and Gun Control, California Creates a Gold Standard for Longevity
The problem is that so few people are moving here. The biggest reason for that is well known: The cost of living in the Golden State is among America’s highest. But less well known is that our high costs buy you more living. Literally. On average, Californians live to 79, which beats the American average by more than two years, along with the average of all but three other states.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 15
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Read MoreMill Valley City Council Toasts the Remarkable Contributions of Joan Murray, a Dedicated Community Leader and Advocate for Positive Change
In recognizing Murray’s amazing impact, Mayor Urban Carmel said, “Mill Valley consistently punches above its weight on the backs of our incredible people volunteers. We have people in this community who are intelligent and passionate and open up their pocket books and it makes a huge difference, from sports and the environment and arts and culture. And it spans every aspect of our community and it is high time that we start to recognize all of the people that make al of this happen.”
Read MoreMarin Environmental Housing Collaborative Makes the Case for Addressing the Massive Glut of Off-Street Parking Requirements
“Marin doesn’t need all of this parking,” write Silva and Wells. “Towns have wildly different policies, based more on accidents of history than sound analysis. For multi-family housing, Mill Valley requires 25% more parking than Tiburon, and Fairfax requires 32% more than San Anselmo. These dramatic differences wouldn’t occur if parking mandates were scientifically based. Excess parking consumes too much land.”
Read MoreFeel the 94941 Love: WorldAtlas Shines a Light on ‘7 Picture-Perfect Towns in Northern California’
The visitor center for this old-growth redwood forest, named in honor of the influential American author, activist, and naturalist, is just over three miles west of Mill Valley. Cameras struggle to capture both the height and depth of this magical place. In town, the quiet, yet communal streets crisscross around Lytton Square, rewarding aimless afternoon strollers with cool coffee shops and unexpected boutiques.
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