| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a Community Vegetable Garden | IV and UCSB - Garden Community |
The 14 Isla Vista and UCSB campus gardens and farms address food insecurity by re-purposing underutilized spaces on campus as areas for food production. These programs empowers the community, especially students, to be leaders of our food system. |
| Creating a Community Vegetable Garden | IV - Parks community gardens |
The Community Gardens in Estero Park were one of the original projects of the District established, in 1986, with the goal of teaching and encouraging gardeners to use organic methods to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers. The District offers garden plots and water to community members for a nominal quarterly fee. Gardeners provide tools and hard work. Contact the District for a demonstration tour or to put your name on the waiting list for a garden plot. The Estero plots use organic methods. |
| Creating a Community Vegetable Garden | Eco Vista - Community Gardens |
Interested in growing your own food in Isla Vista? Learn how to get involved! See also Eco Vista Green New Deal. |
| Creating a Healthy Block Club | UCSB - Bike Comm |
Find UCSB bike maps and other bike resources here. |
| Walking or Biking to Your Destination | UCSB - Bike Comm |
Find UCSB bike maps and other bike resources here. |
| Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) | UCSB - Bike Comm |
Find UCSB bike maps and other bike resources here. |
| Living a Low-Car Lifestyle | UCSB - Bike Comm |
Find UCSB bike maps and other bike resources here. |
| Creating a Healthy Block Club | IV - Scenic bike rides and rentals |
Check out the scenic rides in IV! You can rent a bike here too. |
| Preventing Crime | IV - Public Safety Survey |
Input on public safety in IV was solicited in December 2020. Update links will be provided here when available. |
| Taking Steps to Electrify your Home | PA - Electrification |
The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) sources electricity from renewable and hydroelectric resources, but natural gas is a fossil fuel that will always produce greenhouse gas emissions. In Palo Alto, an all-electric lifestyle is cleaner and healthier than using fossil fuels, and can also be more affordable. Learn more about electrifying your home here! |
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