BACKGROUND This case study illustrates how TCC-funded affordable housing has enabled Watts residents to move…
A Vision for a Healthier Watts
Watts residents, 40+ organizations, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Bass’ Office, and Council District 15 committed to improving the public, environmental, and economic health of Watts.
Watts Rising is a Collaborative of organizations and Watts residents working together to
Improve the Environment
Promote Economic Development
Avoid Displacement
Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Improve Public Health
Ground Decision-Making in Data
Lower Utility Bills
Through the awarding of a $33.25 million Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) grant from the State of California’s Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
And the later $35 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Watts Rising Collaborative has been executing projects aimed toward benefiting the residents of Watts by promoting economic development, improving public health, engaging residents, reducing greenhouse gases, avoiding displacement, and beautifying the neighborhood.
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over 3000 trees planted on Watts streets and within housing developments.
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homes in Watts have solar panels installed.
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pounds of produce distributed to local residents and/or redirected from landfills to local composting efforts.
Get Involved!
Watts Rising offers a number of ways to get involved in creating a greener, healthier Watts, from free services and programs like solar panels and trees for your home, to joining a walking club or a school safety collaborative, and much more. To explore some of the programs eligible to Watts residents, please visit our Programs and Services Sign Up page.
