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NYT Reporter Conor Dougherty Has Long Educated Marin & Larger Bay Area About How Best to Navigate Housing, Whether its ‘Abundance,’ Affordability, Now He Suggests ‘America Needs New Cities – a Whole City from Scratch. It’s Been Done Before & Might Solve the Housing Crisis

NYT Reporter Conor Dougherty Has Long Educated Marin & Larger Bay Area About How Best to Navigate Housing, Whether its ‘Abundance,’ Affordability, Now He Suggests ‘America Needs New Cities – a Whole City from Scratch. It’s Been Done Before & Might Solve the Housing Crisis

by | Feb 16, 2026 | City Council, City of Mill Valley, County of Marin, Diversity & Equity, Downtown Mill Valley, Health & Wellness, Housing, Parks & Recreation

Mill Valley City Hall. The city is Irvine, population 300,000 or so. On the surface it looks like a typical American suburb with curlicue streets and shopping centers abundant in parking. What makes Irvine unique is that unlike most of its neighbors, it also has a...
City Hall Has Nearly 60 Projects It Wants to Accomplish – Vitality, Branding Mill Valley as a Destination, Signage, Farmers Market… Councilmember Urban Carmel: “It’s More Like a 5-Year Plan.”

City Hall Has Nearly 60 Projects It Wants to Accomplish – Vitality, Branding Mill Valley as a Destination, Signage, Farmers Market… Councilmember Urban Carmel: “It’s More Like a 5-Year Plan.”

by | Feb 10, 2026 | Art, Business, City of Mill Valley, Climate, County of Marin, Diversity & Equity, Emergency Preparedness, First Tuesday Artwalk, Housing, Local Laws, Marin City, Volunteerism

In the latter part of 2025, the Mill Valley City Council, led by then-incoming Mayor Max Perrey, made it clear that the intentions for the City of Mill Valley were bold. That has become increasingly clear in 2026, with Perrey and the rest of the City Council unveiling...
A Major Milestone in Housing Delivery Is Underway in Marin City as Pre-Built Apartments Are installed at 825 Drake Avenue. In the Coming Weeks, Modular Building Sections Will Be Transforming a 5-story pt. building.

A Major Milestone in Housing Delivery Is Underway in Marin City as Pre-Built Apartments Are installed at 825 Drake Avenue. In the Coming Weeks, Modular Building Sections Will Be Transforming a 5-story pt. building.

by | Jan 29, 2026 | County of Marin, Diversity & Equity, Health & Wellness, Housing, Tam Junction, Tam Valley

Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing January 27 about bond financing. Updates and information about the Marin City project can be found on the 825 Drake webpage. Shoreline Highway project updates and information can also be found online. A major milestone in...
Economic Outlook for 2026 Indicates North Bay at a Crossroads: Economist Robert Eyler Warns of Stagnation, Structural Shifts, Uneven Paths Forward

Economic Outlook for 2026 Indicates North Bay at a Crossroads: Economist Robert Eyler Warns of Stagnation, Structural Shifts, Uneven Paths Forward

by | Jan 9, 2026 | City of Mill Valley, County of Marin, Diversity & Equity, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Miller Avenue, Restaurants, Shopping, Tam Valley

The North Bay economy is undergoing a profound transition marked by stalled job growth, shifting demographics, housing market stagnation and a wine industry facing long-term restructuring. While the challenges are significant, a noted local economist said...
On January 12, City Council Considers Reapproving Bayfront Terrace Project With a Modified Project Footprint for the Site of 1.60 acres & No Additional Changes to the Design – Hearing is at 5:30pm at City Hall

On January 12, City Council Considers Reapproving Bayfront Terrace Project With a Modified Project Footprint for the Site of 1.60 acres & No Additional Changes to the Design – Hearing is at 5:30pm at City Hall

by | Jan 8, 2026 | City Council, City of Mill Valley, Diversity & Equity, Downtown Mill Valley, Health & Wellness, Housing

The City Council hearing will occur at 5:30pm in City Council Chambers at Mill Valley City Hall, located at 26 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley, CA. “For the first time in 30 years, you are going to build 100% affordable housing in Mill Valley,” Mayor Urban Carmel...
The Outdoor Art Club Hosts an Extraordinary Season of Deep Dives into the Arts, Local Politics & the Natural World, From Grammy-Nominated Legends to World-Class Climate Scientists!

The Outdoor Art Club Hosts an Extraordinary Season of Deep Dives into the Arts, Local Politics & the Natural World, From Grammy-Nominated Legends to World-Class Climate Scientists!

by | Jan 5, 2026 | Art, Arts & Entertainment, Business, City of Mill Valley, Climate, County of Marin, Curtain Theatre, Depot Plaza, Diversity & Equity, Downtown Mill Valley, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Art Club

Register Here HERE’S THE FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS!! MORE INFO ABOUT THE OUTDOOR ART CLUB. Want to know what’s happening around town? Click here to subscribe to the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog by Email!