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HomeGreening Communities

Multilingual Campaign Deployed Across Los Angeles to Prepare for First Summer Heat Wave

LA has launched a citywide campaign in more than a dozen languages to spread the word about the dangers of extreme heat.

Burmese residents are vulnerable to shade disparities in the Los Angeles area

Myanmar Gazette | Before arriving in the U.S., Esther envisioned a country filled with lush greenery. She was surprised that the reality differed from her expectations.

Language Access as Barrier for Indigenous Communities to Access Heat Resources

Indigenous Network | Indigenous communities are vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat that is affecting Los Angeles but have a harder time accessing public resources.

El Parque Estatal del Río de Los Ángeles, ejemplo del poder de las organizaciones de vecinos 

La Opinión | El club Anahuak jugó un papel determinante para que un terreno baldío contaminado se convirtiera en un parque para que la comunidad practique deporte.

Access to Nature and Green Spaces Has Impact on Mental Health and Could Aid Disaster Recovery

Al Enteshar | Greening initiatives, which aim to reintegrate natural elements into devastated urban landscapes, are crucial for emotional and psychological healing.

Near total lack of green space across LA’s Koreatown

Seoul Broadcasting System | Los Angeles' Koreatown, one of the most densely populated urban areas in the country, suffers from a severe lack of green space.

El Rio Los Ángeles: un vinculo de las comunidades con sus orígenes y la bondad de lo verde

Radio Indigena | Árboles en la barranca y en los cerros son los sueños de Ricardo Ortiz, que ha plantado seis árboles alrededor de los cerros del Observatorio Griffith.

Irvine Scores High on Green Spaces as It Becomes a City for Rich

US News Express | Many Chinese are drawn to Irvine for its security, but the city is also famed for it's green spaces. Housing is now becoming an issue.

Usuarios de parques en Pico-Union piden mejoras, más áreas verdes y zonas de recreación familiar

Impulso | En dos parques públicos muy frecuentados por la comunidad oaxaqueña de la ciudad, los usuarios están pidiendo que haya más árboles de sombra.

Urban Greening: An Interview with Artesia Mayor Pro Tem Ali Sajjad Taj

Showbiz India TV | Lower-income neighborhoods have long lacked adequate tree canopy and green infrastructure compared to wealthier areas.

Los espacios verdes, la salud y desigualdades

Hispanic LA | Numerosos estudios han documentado los beneficios para la salud física y mental que brindan los árboles y los espacios verdes.

Report Highlights Disparities in Access to Park, Green Space for San Gabriel Valley Chinese Community

World Journal | The more affluent the community and the closer to Angels National Forest, the more shade exists。

The Bezos Earth Fund’s greening America’s cities initiative impact

LA Blade | Arburtha Franklin, a trans woman who spent 23 years in the California State Prison system, said she would love to see more green spaces in Los Angeles.

On-Topic Conversations

What’s Behind Homeowners’ Affordability Crisis – From Insurance Rates to Climate Change

Jun 7 | Our speakers examine this issue, explain how it affects people's lives, and discuss possible solutions in which the insurance industry, government, and ordinary people play important roles.

From Asphalt Jungle to Green Haven: Urgent Work for Schools and Neighborhoods in LA

May 3 | In this briefing, community organizations, L.A. School District officials speak about their collaborations on urban greening initiatives.

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