Our Mission
Neighbors for a Better California (NFABC) is a grassroots, nonpartisan coalition of everyday Californians rising up to reclaim our communities from investor-driven development and broken housing policies. We believe housing should be built for people, not profit — and we’re organizing across neighborhoods, political lines, and backgrounds to make that future a reality.
We fight for local control, livable neighborhoods, and development policies that reflect the unique character of California’s diverse communities. Through civic engagement and watchdog advocacy, we are holding politicians accountable, challenging developer-driven legislation, and pushing for real solutions that work for working families.
Our Vision.
We envision a California where:
🏘️ Everyone has access to safe, affordable, family-friendly housing
🏛️ Public agencies—not just private developers—can build and own housing
🤝 Community voices are respected as collaborators, not treated as obstacles
🛠️ Development is sustainable, equitable, and climate-smart
💸 Public investment delivers public benefit—not private windfalls
We believe housing is a human right—not a luxury asset. And we’re working to shift the system to reflect that.
Why it matters
Every week, new legislation and planning decisions threaten to rezone, densify, or transform neighborhoods — often without any meaningful public input.
While politicians claim to solve the housing crisis, too many are taking campaign checks from real estate interests while pushing luxury development without affordability, infrastructure, or public oversight.
NFABC exists to shift the balance. We give Californians a platform, a voice, and a movement to protect what we love about our towns, cities, and streets — and to build a system that works for us all.
How We Work.
We organize, educate, and advocate to:
Challenge harmful legislation like SB 79 that sidelines communities
Support policies that streamline housing development without selling out affordability or safety
Equip local leaders with tools to plan with, not against, their neighborhoods
Propose alternatives that are economically sound, politically viable, and morally grounded
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Every dollar helps us educate, organize, and take action across California.
We're building a statewide movement to redefine what “more housing” really means. If you believe California can build **more—**and **better—**join us.
Join the movement.
We can’t do this alone. It will take homeowners, renters, parents, students, and seniors — from every walk of life — to stand together and demand a housing system rooted in community, not corruption.