About This Project
Summary
Trust for Public Land (TPL) secured $2M to transform Castellanos Elementary into a vibrant community green space, marking the first completed project in its mission to green 28 schoolyards in LA by the 2028 Olympics. The “28x28” Initiative will provide equitable park access to more than 1.5M LA residents currently lacking a close-to-home park. Through a student-led design process, the Castellanos schoolyard was reimagined, replacing asphalt and dirt with climate-resilient features and greenspace
Goals & Objectives
Provide equitable park access for 16K residents and 550 students Enhance climate resilience Improve physical, mental, and academic well-being Leverage funding to complete the first 28x28 project, showcasing the need for ongoing investment Engage community members and promote place-based resilience
Results & Impact
Reduced students’ heat exposure by 36°F and increased physical activity by 154% Added 26 native trees, 500+ shrubs, a outdoor classroom, and bioswale Secured $36M to green 10 additional schoolyards for 28X28 initiative Activated community through Castellanos Jaguars Explore the Outdoors Program
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