East Bay Green Corridor Partnership
The Mayors of the East Bay cities of Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and Emeryville have come together with the Chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley and the Director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to state their strong commitment to strengthening the regional economy through support for emerging green and sustainable industries, alternative energy research, and a healthy built environment.
Increase regional cooperation will be essential to actualize our potential as a center of the emerging green economy. Markets in labor, land, and venture capital are larger than any single jurisdiction. Each of these entities is committed to bringing its unique strengths to the table and building the heart of the East Bay into a dynamic “Green Corridor”. We look forward to sharing the benefits of a more robust, regional economy, based on the following 7 principles:
1. Create Conditions that Support New and Emerging Green Industry
2. Strengthen Existing Programs Promoting Technology Development and Transfer
3. Support Employment Development Opportunities in Emerging Green Industries
4. Build a More Cohesive Regional Identity in Energy-Related Green Business Sectors
5. Protect Our Economies from Climate Change and Energy Shocks
6. Cooperate in Obtaining Grants and Project Funding for Green Research and Entrepreneurship
7. Improve Our Living Environment and Quality of Life