Richmond: A Change in the Air

This podcast tells the story of how community advocates in the heavily industrial city of Richmond worked closely with redevelopment and public health staff to improve local air quality. By documenting the effects of diesel truck traffic in residential neighborhoods and mapping new routes for the polluting vehicles, residents were able to integrate health into community planning.

Watch this podcast below, or subscribe to the entire series in iTunes or a feed reader using this feed link. More information about the redevelopment challenges in Richmond, CA profiled is included in our 2010 podcast series, Rebuilding Healthier Neighborhoods.

Interested in learning more?

• Read more about how local government is incorporating health into planning in the greater Richmond area.
• Read more about bringing health back into community planning.
• Discover links to outside resources related to this week's topic.
• Read a transcript of the podcast.