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Comment 81 for Public Workshops on Investment of Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities (sb-535-guidance-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Amy
Last Name: Lethbridge
Email Address: amy.lethbridge@mrca.ca.gov
Affiliation: Mountains Rec. & Conservation Authority
Subject: CalEnviroScreen 2.0 Comments
Comment:
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) has joined a comment letter with other individuals and organizations working on environmental justice and community development issues in the Los Angeles area. In addition to the group letter, we draw your attention to a few additional items: As stated in our letter, we support the use of Method 1, as it addresses both socioeconomic vulnerability and environmental health hazards in a way that is both fair and supported by existing scientific evidence. However, we do not believe these two factors alone should make up the entire analysis. First, we recommend that any analysis of socioeconomic vulnerability take into account data regarding race, color, and national origin. People of color disproportionately live in the areas with the highest pollution burden, and an analysis of which populations are the most underserved must factor in all of these elements to capture the full picture. In addition, we recommend that CalEnviroScreen 2.0 include access to green space as an indicator in calculating scores. “Park poor” neighborhoods that lack walkable access to green or open spaces are deprived of a basic amenity which provides recreational and social opportunities for residents, while also improving public health, air qualify, and relief from the heat island effect. The public health and environmental benefits of parks and green space should be considered and weighed in this analysis. Thank you, Amy Lethbridge Deputy Executive Officer Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2014-09-15 15:31:16
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