Making a Positive Difference: Planning for Climate-resilient One Infrastructure Projects in Vulnerable LA Communities

The impacts of climate change are expected to disproportionately affect vulnerable communities and pose an increasing threat to urban infrastructure. It is essential that the City of Los Angeles plan and build climate-resilient, multi-benefit street projects that integrate “grey” (streets/sidewalks), “green” (landscaping/biodiversity), and “blue” (stormwater/water quality) infrastructure strategies to respond to climate change impacts and build resilient infrastructure and communities. StreetsLA is charged with the design, construction, and maintenance of street infrastructure within the public right-of-way to make safe and complete streets for the community. By considering the grey, green, and blue infrastructure as “One Infrastructure,” StreetsLA is engaging in early planning with partner agencies to create streets that are safe, sustainable, and equitable, and prioritize the needs and character of each community.