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The Latino Urban Forum and residents of Boyle Heights create the Evergreen Cemetery Jogging Path to promote a safe, pedestrian-friendly environment

In the predominantly Latino, urban area of Boyle Heights, California in East Los Angeles, the Latino Urban Forum and neighborhood residents rally community-wide support to create a safe, 1.5 mile walking/jogging path. Community members previously had no access to parks or open space, but can now get physically active, in their own neighborhood.

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From: The Built Environment and Health: 11 Profiles of Neighborhood Transformation

 

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Local Government Residents and community members Walkability Recreation Parks and open spaces Land use, planning or zoning Community development Urban Reducing Injury Violence, Food & Activity Food & Activity Built Environment & Land Use