Welcome to the Built Environment section of the
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Opa-Locka project website
The first goal of the Opa-Locka Call to Action is to "Promote health education and advocacy efforts to increase access to healthy food for residents and schools located in the Opa-Locka area." Including partnerships with Public Safety, City Planning, and Built Environment to:
• Increase police foot patrol and community policing.
• Encourage community pride and beautification of community and local parks.
• Expand access to community gardening and agriculture.
• Engage local businesses to support gardens, environmental protection, conservation, and beautification projects.
• Connect community service to public service.
• Increase lighting and cameras, walking paths and access to recreation areas.
Opa-Locka Park