Powering a Greener South L.A., One Park at a Time
Harbor Park in South Los Angeles just became a hub for clean energy and community-driven progress. The event marked the launch of EV chargers in South L.A. with Eco-Lab—a major milestone in Universal Basic Mobility, a $30 million investment led in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).
The initiative is focused on expanding mobility options, improving access to opportunity, advancing transportation equity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across South Los Angeles.
A key partner in bringing this vision to life is the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting. Through a state-funded TCC grant program, the Bureau of Street Lighting is installing 16 EV chargers across four South L.A. parks, using an innovative approach that leverages existing streetlight infrastructure upgraded with energy-efficient LED technology.
With more than 800 EV chargers already installed throughout the City, providing convenient, neighborhood-based charging—especially for residents in multifamily housing who may face challenges charging at home.
Clean transportation is only part of the impact. The South L.A. Eco-Lab also includes the Community Canopy Expansion Project, delivered in partnership with community organizations like Free People. The project will plant 4,000 trees in city parkways and distribute 2,000 fruit and shade trees to residents, helping advance shade, health, and environmental equity in communities that need it most. Together, the EV charging and tree planting collaboration means fewer tailpipe emissions and more trees to help absorb pollution.
Harbor Park is just the beginning. Upcoming installations are planned for Vermont Square, South Park, and the Wetlands, as South L.A.’s future continues to charge forward and grow greener.
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The initiative is focused on expanding mobility options, improving access to opportunity, advancing transportation equity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across South Los Angeles.
A key partner in bringing this vision to life is the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting. Through a state-funded TCC grant program, the Bureau of Street Lighting is installing 16 EV chargers across four South L.A. parks, using an innovative approach that leverages existing streetlight infrastructure upgraded with energy-efficient LED technology.
With more than 800 EV chargers already installed throughout the City, providing convenient, neighborhood-based charging—especially for residents in multifamily housing who may face challenges charging at home.
Clean transportation is only part of the impact. The South L.A. Eco-Lab also includes the Community Canopy Expansion Project, delivered in partnership with community organizations like Free People. The project will plant 4,000 trees in city parkways and distribute 2,000 fruit and shade trees to residents, helping advance shade, health, and environmental equity in communities that need it most. Together, the EV charging and tree planting collaboration means fewer tailpipe emissions and more trees to help absorb pollution.
Harbor Park is just the beginning. Upcoming installations are planned for Vermont Square, South Park, and the Wetlands, as South L.A.’s future continues to charge forward and grow greener.
#LACityGovernment #LACityStreetLights #LADOT