Results
Because of the information shared by CHC, community members are changing the South LA community infrastructure to increase opportunities to make healthy choices. Today, there are seven new full-service grocery stores and three neighborhood convenience stores that carry healthier food options.Now realizing safe places to play are important; stakeholders slated 18 new parks for South LA. Zoning and land-use strategies support increases in open spaces, parks, and recreational facilities. Plans include greater access to walking and biking paths and other sustainable modes of transportation. By putting into action the Community Health Councils’ Model for Social Change, a process now exists so community stakeholders can affect change for any community health issue.
What's Next
The South LA stakeholder coalition will continue to meet to discuss possible methods in creating environments that help residents make healthier decisions. The CHC will continue to use these successful strategies in other neighborhoods struggling with health disparities including West Adams, Baldwin Hills, and the South Los Angeles Community Plan area. Goals for September 2015 include increasing access to healthy foods and physical activity through school campuses for approximately 44,424 additional residents.