New research about the relationship between parks and life expectancy reveals that increasing park acreage in areas that face park deficits and lack trees could lead to significant population-level increases in life expectancy. It also shows that targeted investments in park infrastructure would significantly benefit the health of Latino and Black community members.
In this free webinar series, you’ll hear from the UCLA professor who led the research effort in partnership with Prevention Institute, seven base-building organizations working in Los Angeles County, and a representative from the LA County Center for Health Equity. This research and the accompanying policy analysis were designed to be used by advocates, residents, and other stakeholders to build power and advocate for park equity. The project was based in Los Angeles County but provides insights for cities across the country. Sign up today!
Webinar One: Park Equity and Life Expectancy Research Findings
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Pacific Time
Learn about the life expectancy predictive model research process, methodology, findings, and possible replication. Register here.
Speakers:
- Manal J. Aboelata, Deputy Executive Director, Prevention Institute
- Dr. Richard J. Jackson, Professor Emeritus, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences
- Dr. Michael Jerrett, Professor, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences
- Elva Yañez, Health Equity Director, Prevention Institute
Webinar Two: Park Equity Policy and Advocacy
Thursday, December 10, 2020, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Pacific Time
Learn more about policy, advocacy, and power building for park equity. Register here.
Speakers:
- This webinar will feature speakers from the LA County community-based organizations that served on the community advisory board for this project. More information coming soon.
Sponsors: Prevention Institute, the UCLA Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH), and the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions)
Learn more: Advocacy Toolkit for Park Equity, Life Expectancy, and Power Building
The Park Equity, Life Expectancy, and Power Building project was supported by the Urban Institute through funds provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. We thank them for their support and acknowledge that the findings and conclusions presented in these webinars will be those of the presenters alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Urban Institute or the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. |
