Food Justice | Acequia Institute Letter on South Central Farm
Moderator’s Note: We are posting a letter prepared by Devon G. Peña on behalf of The Acequia Institute and submitted to the Mayor of Los Angeles, City Council members, and Planning Department members. The letter objects to the proposed construction of four industrial buildings with massive semi-tractor trailer traffic and untold added environmental risks to the South Central neighborhood surrounding the site at 41 st and Alameda. Food justice organization calls for exploration of green alternatives INDUSTRIAL LAND USES = ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM July 17, 2014 The Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor Members of the Los Angeles City Council Members of the Los Angeles Planning Commission Re: Case No. ENV-2012-920-EIR, AA-2012-919, DIR-2013-887-SPR/ Proposed Construction of Four Industrial Buildings Submitted via email: Srimal Hewawitharana at srimal.hewawitharana@lacity.org Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Planning Commission Members: This marks the fourth time I am asked to off...