The California Department of Parks and Recreation has published a study based on the public’s need to become more aware of California’s cultural diversity and its tangible manifestations on the land. Five Views: An Ethnic Sites Survey for California (1988) can serve as a best practice example guide for cultural and heritage monuments that celebrate [...]

ARMY TACKLES TOLL ROAD

Posted by Alex Brant-Zawadzki in 241 Toll Road, Breaking News
April 9, 2008 4:49 PM
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When supporters of the 241 (Foothill-South) toll road and its builder, the Transportation Corridor Agencies, hear opponents claim they’ll stop the project, the reply is usually along the lines of, “You and what [...]

The California Coastal Commission voted 8-2 to stop the toll road on February 6, 2008. The struggle never ends. The toll road agency has appealed to the United States Department of Commerce. United Coalition to Protect Panhe and The City Project are working with a diverse and growing alliance to save Panhe and San [...]

Councilmember Wendy Greuel discusses the importance of parks and recreation for the quality of life in Los Angeles. “Thank you Robert for this presentation. We often find that parks are an integral part of the community and a neighborhood and particularly for those kids who have no other option in which to play.”
“Some [...]

The New York Times notes that racial and ethnic diversity in the United States undermines support for public investment in social welfare. For example, the share of municipal spending devoted to social good — education, roads, sewage, and trash clearance — is smaller in more racially diverse cities. For every four immigrants who arrived [...]

Councilman Jose Huizar discusses joint use of parks and schools to make optimal use of scarce land and resources. “In terms of the existing facilities, both on the city’s side and the school’s side, it’s just a matter of leadership and us working together to make that happen. The limited resources are there, we [...]

Councilman Ed Reyes addresses regional grassroots efforts to improve parks and recreation for all, and cites the history and pattern of discriminatory land use policies and racially restrictive housing covenants which contribute to disparities in access to parks, recreation, and housing. “These are problems that we have. The gang issue. We put [...]

Councilmember Janice Hahn discusses The City Project’s Policy Report to pinpoint where to invest in parks and recreation in each community, and the need for reforming park funding including Quiimby fees. “Thank you to Robert García of The City Project for giving us the presentation and really giving us a good picture of where [...]

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 [...]

The City Project’s Executive Director and Counsel Robert Garcia presents the Policy Report Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities: Mapping Green Access and Equity for the Los Angeles Region before 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 [...]