Building a Better SLO
We host expert speakers who share their experiences with our community about ways to have a positive impact on the quality of development and growth in our region.
- Do you care about the future of SLO and want to be part of shaping it?
- Are you looking for fresh approaches to some of our region’s biggest challenges and opportunities?
- Do you want to learn from experts at the top of their fields?
- Have you wondered how we can make choices about planning and building on our community to benefit our economy, culture and environment?
Building a Better SLO is for you
Inspired by Building a Better Bend, this lecture series brings in fresh perspectives and proven experts to SLO. Our goal is to bring new information, ideas and inspiration to San Luis Obispo, equipping our community to discuss, debate and re-imagine our built environment for the future.
UPCOMING LECTURE
Placekeeping for the local Placekeepers
Join us for our next lecture with Ofelia Bello, President of Pahali Community Land Trust who will talk about the Community Land Trust movement in the U.S.
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:45
Location: The Penny, San Luis Obispo
If you have any suggestions or would like to be apart of the Building a Better SLO team, please email us at buildingabetterslo@gmail.com
“I’m curious about everything. Even subjects that don’t interest me.”
Alex Trebek
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Building a Better SLO is under the fiscal sponsorship of Ecologistics, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To support our work, GIVE HERE.
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