Interest Area: Advocacy

From California Pan-Ethnic Health Network

AB 516 (V.M. Perez), which strengthens the "Safe Routes to Schools" initiative, is on the Governor's desk after passing both houses of the legislature. The bill would encourage walking and bicycling by providing much needed funding to low-income communities for safe transportation routes. The resulting increase in physical activity would have positive health impacts, particularly in communities of color.

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The Governor could make a decision on AB 516 at any time, so send your letter TODAY to voice your support.

The City of Richmond releases draft General Plan

The City of Richmond released its draft General Plan. Some REDI recommendations are included, but more are needed.  We are focusing on greater community participation in planning processes for new development and for the city's green business plan.  The recent tragedy at Richmond High school underscores our call for environmental design which seekk to deter crime & violence.  We are calling for increased community ownership through a community land trust, and more

NEXT STEPS

• April 7, 2011 Planning Commission Study Session on Draft General Plan Elements, 1, 3 through 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12 
• April 21, 2011 Planning Commission Study Session on Draft General Plan Elements 2,6, 8, 10 and 13 through 15

For more information email Del Price at del[at]urbanhabitat.com

• Click here to see the Richmond Draft General Plan
• Click here to see the Richmond General Plan Adoption Timeline
• Click here to see the review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report proposed General Plan Update by Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)
• Click here to see REDI's General Plan recommendations

 

Lorie Chinn

Richmond ACORN chapter president and REDI leader Lorie Chinn is a shining example of community leadership in action. Driven by her deep spiritual faith and “strength in numbers,” Lorie envisions a thriving community where neighbors are involved and work together. Originally from Texas, Lorie came to Richmond in 1986 accompanying her sister. Since then “the city of pride and purpose” has been home. In 1988, she became involved with Greater Richmond Social Services where she sat on the Board of Directors for over 15 years. She served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for 8 of those years, which ultimately began her career as a community activist. At Coronado Elementary School she was the president of the School Advisory Counsel, School Site Counsel and a member of the District Advisory Council.

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