ECRG News for the City of Lynwood
The City of Lynwood has been awarded two Equitable Community Revitalization Grants (“ECRG”) from the Department of Toxic Substance Control (“DTSC”). ECRG funds are being used for the clean-up of contaminated property located North, East, and South of 11650 Long Beach Blvd, as well as the development of a remedial action plan and site clean-up of the Alameda Triangle mixed-use development project.
Alameda Triangle Mixed-Use Development Project
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The proposed redevelopment project consists of approximately 42 affordable family rental units and approximately 20 affordable townhomes for purchase, as well as commercial retail spaces.
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What's New
11650 Long Beach Blvd - Northgate Market Development
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The proposed redevelopment project consists of a much-needed grocery store desired by the Lynwood community, in an area that has been identified as a "food desert" by the USDA. The proposed project, consisting of a major grocery store and other retail uses on the reuse site, is anticipated to created 225 permanent local long-term on-site jobs and 250 short-term construction jobs with a predicted 80% of employees coming from the immediate local area.
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This project is funded by the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant, supported by California Climate Investments—a statewide initiative that uses Cap-and-Trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health and the environment.
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Lynwood is a prime example of a disadvantaged community impacted by environmental equity challenges such as air pollution, contaminated water and toxic soil. Higher pollution in this community exacerbates chronic illnesses among vulnerable groups and impacts an underserved community.
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Clean-up of these sites will remove hazardous materials that have been present for decades and will prevent further migration into the soil and groundwater which has also exposed residents to elevated soil vapors at levels exceeding state residential standards.
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The City of Lynwood is committed to job creation including local hires, preventing displacement of local residents and businesses, expanding mobility and connectivity, developing healthier and safer communities, and promoting social justice through this grant. With the award of the DRSC/ECRG grants, the clean-ups can now begin!​
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The environmental work for this effort is funded through the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG).
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