October 15, 2021 - The HayWired earthquake scenario, led by the U.S. Geological Survey, anticipates the impacts of a hypothetical but scientifically plausible magnitude-7.0 earthquake on the Hayward Fault. The scenario emphasizes the myriad physical, technological, and societal impacts of such an event.
October 15, 2021 -Bridge to Recovery (B2R), part of Joint Venture’s Building Back Better initiative, has received a $20,000 Grant from Santa Clara County, through its partnership with Catholic Charities. B2R is part of Joint Venture’s Building Back Better initiative. The grant, championed by Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, will be used to assess the internal and external diversity, equity, and inclusion needs of the network and make recommendations. The work is being carried out in partnership with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County.
October 15, 2021 - David Witkowski, executive director of the civic technology initiative, has contributed a new chapter of the 
October 15, 2021 - The Managers Mobility Partnership – a group convened by Joint Venture and including the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Redwood City, and Menlo Park, plus Stanford University—is exploring the feasibility of a high-quality north-south bike corridor traversing the Peninsula. The group commissioned a detailed feasibility assessment of alternative routes, and El Camino Real—which is undergoing significant change in some of the participating communities—was recommended as the preferred route. Joint Venture will now spearhead learning sessions with stakeholders and decision makers.
October 15, 2021 - Susan Miller-Davis has joined Joint Venture as associate director of the food recovery initiative. She will work with executive director Robin Franz-Martin to oversee the launch of Santa Clara County’s first county-wide food recovery program and the implementation of SB 1383, the first law in the nation mandating certain businesses to donate the maximum possible amounts of their surplus food. 
October 15, 2021 - It’s Ed Shikada’s job to run the day-to-day operations of a high-profile Silicon Valley municipality of 67,000. Widely considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is home to more successful start-ups than any other city. Shikada, a native of Hawaii, has a reputation for being unafraid to speak truth to power and for maintaining grace under pressure. He is also a member of Joint Venture’s board. 
October 2, 2021 - The Implementation Committee of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission of Santa Clara County has awarded $250,000 to Joint Venture’s food recovery initiative to oversee the launch of the first countywide food recovery program. Executive director Robin Martin and her team will guide county jurisdictions toward implementation of 
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The 2021 Silicon Valley Index: Tale of Two Valleys
Joint Venture CEO Russell Hancock summarized the major findings from the 2021 Silicon Valley Index at the annual State of the Valley conference held online February 23-24. The report showed the region in a state of bifurcation with the tech sector mounting record numbers while the in-person economy shuttered. "We are not one but two Valleys," Hancock explained, with charts showing the nation's most pronounced income inequality and troubling racial disparities, even while Silicon Valley's driving industries filled a crucial (and highly profitable) role in the global pandemic.
Joint Venture’s 2021 State of the Valley conference was held entirely online this year over two consecutive days, February 23 and 24. You can view all the sessions on our YouTube channel.
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2021 Silicon Valley Poll
According to the Silicon Valley Poll, Bay Area residents (65%) feel a strong sense of belonging to their region. Yet the majority believe the quality of life has grown worse. More than half (56%) plan to move out of the Bay Area in the next few years. The poll was placed in the field by the Institute for Regional Studies in partnership with the Bay Area News Group.
Silicon Valley Multifamily Housing - September 16, 2021
The Silicon Valley Multifamily Housing report provides a snapshot of the trends in the region’s housing market for residential structures with more than one dwelling unit in the same building.
Silicon Valley Commercial Space - Q2 2021
The Institute’s latest quarterly commercial real estate report prepared in partnership with JLL Silicon Valley showed the pace of Silicon Valley commercial space development far exceeds that of 2020.
Economic Impacts to Residential Real Estate from Small Wireless Facilities - July 2021
This study focused on whether objective evidence in real estate sales records show residential real estate valuation impacts from small wireless facilities or “small cells,” concluded that small cell facilities do not have an appreciable effect on nearby property valuations. It was authored by David Witkowski, executive director of Joint Venture’s civic technology initiative and Ralph B. McLaughlin, chief economist and senior vice president of analytics at Haus.com.
Silicon Valley Index - 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of Silicon Valley’s economy and the greater community, according to the 2021 Index, released by Joint Venture’s Institute for Regional Studies. From the health impacts of the virus, to its effect on employment, IPOs, childcare, hunger, and housing, the pandemic has plowed through every sector, often with long-term implications. As a timely addition this year, the Index includes a section devoted to the impacts of COVID.
Learn more about the Silicon Valley Index online at www.siliconvalleyindicators.org.
