Picture this: a room full of passionate locals, fueled by espresso and a dream to solve Tahoe’s housing crisis. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is about to make that scene a reality with two epic community workshops that could totally reshape how we live and thrive in our mountain paradise.

On July 22 and 23, South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village are hosting interactive sessions that aren’t your typical bureaucratic snooze-fest. These workshops are the heartbeat of the “Tahoe Living: Cultivating Community, Conserving the Basin” project, a bold initiative targeting the affordability squeeze that’s been suffocating mountain communities.

More Than Just Talking Points

This isn’t about suits making decisions behind closed doors. TRPA is inviting locals to co-create solutions, with Spanish interpretation and even childcare to ensure everyone has a seat at the table. The goal? Modernize land use policies while keeping Tahoe’s environmental soul intact.

Who’s Invited?

Whether you’re a local who’s watched housing prices skyrocket or a weekend warrior who dreams of calling Tahoe home, these workshops are your chance to shape the future. From workforce housing strategies to preserving our natural landscape, your voice matters.

What’s At Stake

Tahoe’s not just fighting another housing crisis, we’re pioneering a model for mountain communities nationwide. By focusing on deed-restricted affordable housing and community-driven policy, TRPA is proving that sustainability and accessibility can coexist.

Grab your kombucha, bring your ideas, and let’s reimagine Tahoe together. Workshops are July 22 in South Lake Tahoe and July 23 in Incline Village. Full details at www.tahoeliving.org.