Marin Independent Journal June 2024

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San Rafael students build tiny homes and new skills. "San Rafael High School senior Bodhi Shipley was proud to see the results of 10 months of work to build two tiny homes from scratch in the school parking lot.Shipley, 18, said he plans to use the new skills for part-time work in his family’s construction business while he earns a degree at St. Mary’s College in Moraga.“My favorite part is seeing that there was nothing here before, and now it’s here,” he said. “I’m happy it will help someone.”The 8-by-20-foot homes — on display Thursday as the project wrapped up for the year — are part of an effort coordinated by Big Skills, Tiny Homes, a group launched in 2019 by San Anselmo resident Sean Ticknor. Unlike previous homes on trailers assembled by the organization, the homes produced by 48 San Rafael High School students are ready for installation on permanent foundations as accessory dwelling units."

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Nevin Resilience Hub: Powering Community Resilience

The City of Richmond collaborated with PG&E, Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, and GRID Alternatives Bay Area to create the Nevin Resilience Hub at Nevin Park. Powered by renewable energy, this innovative space provides critical resources including shade, electricity, and cooling features for community members during extreme weather events. The project demonstrates a collaborative approach to climate resilience while creating workforce development opportunities for local residents.

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Nevin Resilience Hub: Combating Extreme Heat in Richmond

The City of Richmond partnered with PG&E, Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, and GRID Alternatives Bay Area to launch the Nevin Resilience Hub at Nevin Park, addressing extreme heat vulnerability. Equipped with solar panels, power stations, and cooling features like retractable shades with misting tubes, the hub provides essential support for residents during heat waves. The project also created workforce development opportunities for unsheltered residents while advancing community-driven climate resilience solutions.

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Nevin Resilience Hub: Cooling Relief for Richmond

The City of Richmond unveiled the Nevin Resilience Hub, a facility equipped with solar panels and cooling features to provide relief during extreme heat events. Located in a high-priority heat vulnerability area, the hub was funded by PG&E programs and developed through a partnership with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North. The project created workforce development opportunities for unsheltered residents, who received training and employment in construction, staffing, and outreach related to the cooling structures.

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