Sign In  |  Register  |  About Santa Clara  |  Contact Us

Santa Clara, CA
September 01, 2020 1:39pm
7-Day Forecast | Traffic
  • Search Hotels in Santa Clara

  • CHECK-IN:
  • CHECK-OUT:
  • ROOMS:

Ramona Gardens Natural Park - Air Pollution Reduction Measures

By: 3BL Media

SOURCE: WSP

DESCRIPTION:

The Ramona Gardens Housing Development is in the Northern Boyle Heights neighborhood of central Los Angeles. The housing complex is home to 1,800 residents, including 700 children. The community is situated less than 150 feet north of the 12-lane I-10 freeway, 2-lane express toll road, and the Metrolink rail corridor. 

When compared to average California communities, Ramona Gardens is disproportionately impacted by air pollutants due to:

  • Proximity to major transportation corridors
  • Urban Heat Island effects
  • Local weather/prevailing winds pattern
  • Socioeconomic factors

WSP assisted in the design of a natural park that would act as a buffer between the Ramona Gardens Housing Development and the adjacent transportation corridors.  WSP researched existing environmental conditions in the project area, monitored air quality data, meteorological conditions, health statistics and socioeconomic information.  WSP then analyzed potential air pollution reduction measures to be integrated into the park, including barriers, green buffers, and other vegetative solutions, in order to maximize health benefits to the community. 

Tweet me: The Ramona Gardens Housing Development is in central Los Angeles & is disproportionately impacted by air pollutants. @WSPUSA assisted in the design of a natural park that would act as a buffer between the development & the adjacent transportation corridors. https://bit.ly/2SCTJ2p

KEYWORDS: WSP USA, TSX:WSP

Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Stock quotes supplied by Barchart
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
 
 
Copyright © 2010-2020 SantaClara.com & California Media Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.