News Advisory

Community Invited to Workshop Thursday in Richmond

For release November 5, 2007
Contact: Catalina Garzón, 510-251-1600, ext. 104

What

A community workshop for residents of West Contra Costa County to develop ideas about how to make their area a better place to live.

When

Thursday, November 8, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Where

Hazel Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 360 Harbour Way South, Richmond (next to Nystrom Elementary School)

Why

Proposed expansions and changes in certain land uses could increase truck, train and ship traffic in West County. Residents may have other ideas for land uses and traffic conditions for their neighborhoods.

Who

The workshop is being hosted by Solutions for West County Land Use and Environmental Justice, also known as Project 12898. Participating organizations include Contra Costa Health Services, Neighborhood House of North Richmond, the Pacific Institute and the West County Toxics Coalition.

How

Food, childcare and transportation to and from the workshop is available. To RSVP for workshop and to request transportation, call Jannat Muhammad at 510-229-5041.