Green and Greener

Posts associated with RPNA’s Green and Greener column

Innovative Pilot Project in Rose Park
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Innovative Pilot Project in Rose Park

Rose Park Neighborhood Association was contacted by LBPD in June of 2016 with an offer to be a pilot site for solar-powered motion detection lighting in an under-lit area of our neighborhood. The project a creation of Rebuilding Together, was coordinated by it’s Board President, Terri Griffith. Who then reached out to Commander Liz Griffen,…

It’s in the Grunion, it must be true!
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It’s in the Grunion, it must be true!

After 3 years of community meetings, FB posts, discussions and crossed fingers the City of Long Beach will have its 6th Street Bike Boulevard, a 2.5 mile stretch from Bellflower Boulevard (CSULB) to Junipero Ave (Retro Row). Traveling through 3 great neighborhoods: Alamitos Heights, Belmont Heights and Rose Park South cyclists will be offered traffic…

Fabricate! An afternoon of design, construction and conversation
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Fabricate! An afternoon of design, construction and conversation

One of the outcomes of our annual BIG heART Show and Fundraiser was the two hour workshop at local Power4Youth mentoring center. On hand was Frau Fiber, a widely recognized fiber arts expert and founder of the Sewing Rebellion. Teens and their mentors got to work side by side with Frau making vintage bicycle caps…