Dave Alden has been involved with Urban Chat since its founding in 2012 and now serves as chair. Drawing on a 40-year engineering career and an ongoing study of urban planning, he focuses his advocacy on helping Petaluma meet current and future challenges related to housing, mobility, climate, and municipal finances…

Amy Levine grew up in and around New York City, a highly walkable environment that sparked her early interest in urban life. She later studied progressive cities in college and interned with Berkeley’s Community Development Department…

Dan Lyke serves as co-chair for Know Before You Grow, the educational project of Urban Chat, and is the technical director for Urban Chat audio/video efforts.

Kevin Goulding serves as Treasurer for Urban Chat, where he applies his extensive background in finance to support the organization’s mission and ensure sound fiscal stewardship. Throughout his career, Kevin has held leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer for privately held companies, and has also worked as a personal financial advisor, helping individuals and families plan for their future…

Kevin McDonnell was bothered by the lack of community engagement on developments being built in Petaluma. It seemed the only public meetings had to do with windows and paint color.

Teddy Herzog is a general contractor specializing in the renovation of historic homes. He lives with his family in a 1900 Victorian in the heart of Petaluma. Teddy writes and speaks about pedestrian-oriented town living, exploring how communities evolve through lived, on-the-ground experience…