Looking at the TOPC Process in Long Beach
This article examines how the City of Long Beach, California, collaborated with TOPC to develop a digital tool aimed at enhancing community engagement and expanding urban tree canopy coverage.
In 2022, Long Beach partnered with The Opportunity Project for Cities (TOPC) to create a digital platform that educates residents on the benefits of urban forestry, facilitates community involvement in tree planting initiatives, and improves the city’s ability to monitor and manage its tree canopy, thereby addressing environmental inequities and promoting climate resilience.
This initiative was part of Long Beach’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), which seeks to increase urban forest cover, particularly in underserved neighborhoods disproportionately affected by pollution and lacking green spaces. The collaboration involved city departments, community organizations like the Puente Latino Association and the Nehyam Neighborhood Association, and technologists from Google.org, emphasizing a human-centered design approach that incorporated direct input from residents to ensure the tool met community needs.
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