Oct 17, 2017 | Environmental Health, Industrial Land
PSR-LA is proud to announce the launch of the 500 Feet interactive mapping tool! Using federal, state and local government data sources, PSR-LA has developed an interactive hazard-mapping tool that visualizes the proximity of hazardous and sensitive uses in South Central LA.
Aug 4, 2017 | Environmental Health, Industrial Land, Newsletter
By Jazmine Johnson As a resident approached the large building, he pointed towards it and declared, “That building used to be a bread factory, but it closed down and was converted into a community center many years ago.” He also noted that the much smaller building...
Sep 26, 2016 | Industrial Land, Land Use & Health, Latest News
Danielle Ramos, PSR-LA Health Ambassador, writes about advocating alongside staff and members at the Capitol. Learn more about her experience in Sacramento in this blog post
Sep 26, 2016 | Industrial Land, Land Use & Health, Latest News, Member Profile
I’m a board certified pediatrician who joined PSR in 1984. I initially worked in the area of nuclear disarmament. After a long period of inactivity, I was drawn back to the organization through the ambassador program and specifically to the area of land use and...
Aug 29, 2016 | Industrial Land, Land Use & Health, Latest News
7:30AM Jordan High School, Watts: On a warm summer Saturday morning, the normally calm Jordan High School was invigorated by the hustle and bustle of over 50 volunteers setting up blood pressure stations, laying out fresh fruits and vegetables, and putting up colorful...
Aug 16, 2016 | Industrial Land, Land Use & Health, Latest News
Tell Director Barbara Lee (DTSC) and President and CEO Douglas Guthrie (HACLA) that demolition at the Jordan Downs public housing community should not go forward until sampling and analysis of the entire project area is complete and impacted soils have been mitigated. No development should come at the cost of community health and safety!
