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Research driven policy to advance healthy urban soils
Research driven policy to advance healthy urban soils
In Los Angeles, there is no one regulatory body that takes responsibility over urban soil (both contaminated & clean), and the region lacks a central and comprehensive urban soil policy. We assume that if a comprehensive soil management plan were developed and made available to communities, this would provide clarity and guidance on approaches to address urban soil challenges.
Our collaborative is in the process of conducting an in-depth policy analysis to better ensure scalability and the potential for long-term transformational change. We are reviewing current regulations, policies, and funding mechanisms relevant to brownfields and soil cleanup. In addition, we plan to conduct interviews and focus groups with interested parties (government agencies, landowners, nonprofits) to identify implementation barriers (e.g., funding, policy gaps, technical challenges).
Our findings will be synthesized into a comprehensive feasibility study for an LA-based residential soil banking, composting, and bioremediation program. The report will include identified barriers to implementing such strategies and proposed solutions, emphasizing actionable steps and economic feasibility.
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