Sustainable Technologies, 1367 Willow St, Oakland, CA 94607, US

The West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project (WOEIP) is a resident-led, community-based environmental justice organization in Oakland, California. Their mission is to empower impacted residents by providing them with the tools and resources to participate in the political, social, and natural forces that affect their lives, with a focus on achieving healthy homes, healthy jobs, and healthy neighborhoods for all who live, work, learn, and play in West Oakland. Through their participatory research model, WOEIP conducts air quality research and neighborhood planning projects that prioritize the diverse voices of impacted residents, aiming for toxics reduction and local benefits. They also engage in coalition building, bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive on-the-ground change. As a pioneer in community-influenced redevelopment, their Owning Our Air project serves as a model for other communities across the country.Generated from the website