This project is partially funded by the american rescue plan and is to develop a community-led movement to address flooding in low-lying areas along with other environmental injustices that…

This project is partially funded by the american rescue plan and is to develop a community-led movement to address flooding in low-lying areas along with other environmental injustices that typically plague formerly redlined neighborhoods. Project activities include conducting community- led research; building partnerships with government stakeholders and youth groups; and advocating for the implementation of large-scale green infrastructure projects in the target areas. Expected outcomes include increased knowledge and agency among residents; enhanced community leadership; and agency for achieving a vision for improved environmental conditions, such as less flooding, better air and water quality, and positive public health outcomes. Direct beneficiaries are 5 communities in new orleans, LA: treme (70116), 7TH ward (70119), upper 9TH ward (70117), hollygrove-dixon (70118), and new orleans east (70128). Partners will provide expertise in technical aspects; strategy development for data collection; and community outreach. Activities:project activities include conducting community- led research; building partnerships with government stakeholders and youth groups; and advocating for the implementation of large-scale green infrastructure projects in the target areas. Subrecipient:subawards included in this assistance agreement are developing strategies for data collection, conduct surveys and collect stories, provide outreach, disseminate information, and facilitating and managing the policy and advocacy committee.outcomes: expected outcomes include increased knowledge and agency among residents; enhanced community leadership; and agency for achieving a vision for improved environmental conditions, such as less flooding, better air and water quality, and positive public health outcomes. Direct beneficiaries are 5 communities in new orleans, LA: treme (70116), 7TH ward (70119), upper 9TH ward (70117), hollygrove-dixon (70118), and new orleans east (70128). Partners will provide expertise in technical aspects; strategy development for data collection; and community outreach.