The larchmont community schoolyard is a joint e#64256; ORT between tacoma public schools, trust for public land, and the community to transform the schoolyard from asphalt into a green space that…

The larchmont community schoolyard is a joint e#64256; ORT between tacoma public schools, trust for public land, and the community to transform the schoolyard from asphalt into a green space that improves community health, climate resiliency, and student education outcomes. Activities:this funding will support development of the community schoolyard at larchmont elementary providing community and students with greater access to a protective green space and educational and engagement activities to strengthen environmental literacy to increase awareness and appreciation of how the schoolyard plays a role in tacoma's watersheds and the larger environment. Subrecipient:there are two subawards to community based organizations. The trust for public land, with core competencies in land stewardship, environmental justice, and community engagement, will manage the design process and education programs. The south end neighborhood council will conduct community outreach, engagement, and host clean-up and tree-planting events. Outcomes:the deliverables are a space for environmental and public health education including better understanding of advocacy for community and public work projects. The expected outcomes are site improvements that reduce exposure to air pollution and increase resilience to #64258; ooding and excessive heat. The intended beneficiaries are the school students and the surrounding community.