The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) lauded the City’s commitment to improving health in urban neighborhoods.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with the prestigious Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity, recognizing its trailblazing efforts to address environmental inequities in neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by pollution. The award was presented during SCAG’s Regional Conference and General Assembly, held May 1–2. SCAG is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties and 191 cities across more than 38,000 square miles.
Santa Ana received this award for the work of its Environmental Justice Action Committee, a coalition of local residents, public agencies, and community-based nonprofits working together to prioritize cleaner air, safer housing, and equitable access to parks and green spaces…