Poster - #UCLAFSPH-2 - Keywords: climate justice environmental justice health community research

Results of a Participatory Science Pilot in Boyle Heights

Lizette Romano, MPH Environmental Health Candidate at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
Climate Resolve Promesa Boyle Heights

ABSTRACT:
Promesa Boyle Heights is advocating for more green spaces in the community, so we (Climate Resolve) partnered with them on a pilot to measure air quality, surface and thermal temperatures, and sound levels. A community walk took place from 10am-11am on a sunny day with temperatures ranging from 80-93°F. Seven community members were trained on how to use air quality sensors, NIOSH sound level meter app, thermal cameras, temperature guns, and were asked to write down observational data. Two routes were selected with 5 stops each for data collection points. Groups rejoined at a central end point of Hollenbeck Park about a ½ mile away to discuss findings. Findings and a discussion are explained by the poster.