Board of Public Works Commissioner Valerie Shaw showcased changes and challenges in South Central Los Angeles, at a recent Summit held at City Hall in July, 2011.
Redfields to Greenfields report was completed by the Verde Coalition, with assistance from a host of City agencies and non profit groups, the Speedwell Foundation, University of Georgia Tech, [...]

Los Angeles Conservation Corps, is one of UAP’s newest clients. In conjunction with Carrie Sutkin, LACC’s Bo Savage and Bruce Saito developed a list of projects for funding, along the LA and Rio Hondos. Funds are available through the County’s Open Space District excess funds program. The First District approved four projects for design, build [...]

People for Parks recently promoted Carrie Sutkin to Programs Director. Her main responsibilities continue to be the Community School Parks Program for which she received two grants and a third is pending. Community School Parks: there are a total of our LAUSD elementary school campuses whose playgrounds will become parks in 2011 thanks for People [...]