LIVECool Blocks LA
The “Cool Blocks LA” program will build planet-friendly, disaster resilient, socially connected neighborhoods in LA, block by block. By the end of the Cool Blocks LA pilot year, at least 10 neighborhood block teams across three Los Angeles communities will complete the program. In the process, these teams will reduce both their carbon and water footprints by an average of 25% while getting to know their neighbors and building their personal and shared resiliency.
In what areas of Los Angeles will you be directly working?
City of Los Angeles
How do you plan to use these resources to make change?
Engage residents and stakeholders
Implement a pilot or new project
Expand a pilot or a program
Mobilize for systems change
How will your proposal improve the following LIVE metrics?
Exposure to air toxins
Percent of imported water
Walk/bike/transit score
Percentage of LA communities that are resilient (Dream Metric)
Percentage of tree canopy cover (Dream Metric)
Please explain how you will evaluate your work.
Actions taken by participating households and blocks will be measured by
carbon pollution avoided
resiliency and livability
program growth
number of actions taken
Points will also be awarded for the qualitative contributions of
collaboration
sharing
participation
leadership
social innovation
mastery
This will help each team focus on the key performance indicators necessary for their success and the program’s growth.
In consultation with Mr. Gershon, the NCSA will design, implement, and analyze pre and post surveys related to the above measures.
The NCSA will also measure and report on such outputs as:
block leader recruitment rates
participation rate per neighborhood
number of LA residents and partners reached through Cool Block program education and outreach efforts
Finally, we will measure environmental outcomes that include carbon pollution reduction and water savings per household, using online calculator tools.
How can the LA2050 community and other stakeholders help your proposal succeed
Money (financial capital)
Volunteers/staff (human capital)
Publicity/awareness (social capital)
Infrastructure (building/space/vehicles, etc.)
Education/training
Community outreach
Network/relationship support