Healthy Parks, Schools and Communities Robert Garcia before the L.A. City Council

Posted: March 25th, 2008

The City Project’s Executive Director and Counsel Robert García presented the Policy Report Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities: Mapping Green Access and Equity for the Los Angeles Region to the full Los Angeles City Council on March 18, 2008. Council members respond in a conversation about a fair system of park finance and fees; regional grass roots support for parks and recreation; affordable housing; joint use of parks and schools; alleviating park, school, and health disparities based on race, ethnicity, and poverty; and improving the quality of life in every community.

Download the letter to the City Council summarizing our recommendations.

Download the Policy Report Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities: Mapping Green Access and Equity for the Los Angeles Region.