The Vacancy Project: Organizing Meeting

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Written By Sharon Kirk

June 24, 2026

This event has passed. A recording of the full event is coming soon!

Check out the short excerpt of the evening’s program below.

The Vacancy Project at Della Fattoria Café on June 24, 2026

Have you ever wondered what was up with all the vacant storefronts and empty lots in Petaluma? We have, and we want to do something about it!

We are building a movement to address Petaluma’s vacancy problem head-on, by crafting policy solutions, securing new funding, and developing the resources, expertise, and the broad-based coalition needed to make change.

Come to our organizing meeting and help draft our policy platform!

This event is co-sponsored by Petaluma Urban Chat and Renaissance Petaluma.

Learn more about The Vacancy Project.

Please reach out to us with any questions you have at TheVacancyProject@urbanchat.org.

Sharon Kirk

Sharon joined Urban Chat in 2017 following a spontaneous meeting with Kevin McDonnell at the Petaluma Engagement Fair (sponsored by PCRC). Her interest in Petaluma city planning stems from her years of living in vibrant, walkable cities including San Francisco and Göteborg, Sweden. Sharon assists with Urban Chat promotional activities and acts as co-chair of the Know Before You Grow educational committee. And despite her hesitation as an introvert, she occasionally hosts events.

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