[vsw id="32280020" source="vimeo" width="600" height="350" autoplay="no"] As many of you know, there is an ongoing environmental investigation taking place in Willowbrook related to oil contamination at the former Ujima Village and Magic Johnson Park. After the old Athens Tank Farm was removed in the 1960s, contaminants were […]
Read more →The Board of Supervisors was asked to consider the first mixed use, transit oriented development along the Green Line Statation at Aviation Boulevard, in the unincorporated community of Del Aire. This project consists of 390 residential units and approximately 29,500 square feet of commercial/retail space that would […]
Read more →On Saturday, October 29th, residents got their hands dirty at the grand opening of the first community garden in Florence-Firestone. The event included lots of messy pumpkin carving for the kids and a huge pot luck. Over 75 families will have the opportunity to adopt a plot […]
Read more →The Watts Neighborhood Council and the Office of Congresswoman Janice Hahn celebrated the grand opening of Arvella Grigsby Place Pocket Park. This 5,000 square foot parcel of vacant city-owned land has been converted to a pocket park at the intersection of East 115th Street and Arvella Grigsby […]
Read more →Guest columnist Martin Schlageter The environmental crisis is felt most by the poorest among us, and many neighborhoods in the Second District have been burdened by decades of environmental injustice. Creating a more sustainable future can likewise bring great benefit to those most in need: new jobs […]
Read more →Join Supervisor Ridley-Thomas for the opening of the Environmental Service Center at Exposition Park. See the new one-stop shop for environmental resources and programs in the Second Supervisorial District. Join the Community Scientist Program and learn about the environmental research opportunities available for community leaders, teachers, and […]
Read more →Come review the Final Plan and learn about next steps for the Park to Playa Trail. During the first and second workshop we heard your ideas on where the trail should go within the parks, what connections to park facilities and community destinations should be made and […]
Read more →The Energy Upgrade California Home Energy Makeover Contest winning projects are now complete and the homeowners are welcoming their neighbors in to see the results. Participating Contractors and Energy Upgrade outreach staff will be available at each event to answer questions as well. There is at […]
Read more →Interested in getting dirty? Want access to affordable local produce? Join our Community Garden! Gardening is a great form of exercise and has been proven to improve health outcomes – including reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. It can also help you meet your neighbors! Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas […]
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