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Community Coalition

Vermont Corridor/Block By Block Campaign

For over 30 years, Community Coalition has known that land use and economic development are inextricably linked processes that expose the complexities of political, social, and financial decision-making. In the best-case scenario, community members can weigh in on developments and projects. But usually, it is only after the planning has been done that the community is “consulted.”

Development should be by us and for us—our residents, neighborhoods, and voices should be heard before decisions are made. Those guiding principles were at the core of CoCo’s South Central by South Central’s (SCxSC) organizing campaign, now the Vermont Corridor/Block By Block campaign.

The demands made by the resident leaders and organizers of the South Central by South Central campaign are simple:

Community members have a right to be at the table and be involved in the decision-making process regarding land use in our neighborhoods.

South Central wants the opportunity to participate in local hiring for large development projects that produce quality jobs and good wages.

We demand that projects contribute to the area’s overall aesthetic and improve the quality of life so that South LA is transformed into the safe and healthy community we deserve.

If we want to see a different South LA, we must demand a new path forward—one forged by us and for us. You can support Community Coalition’s Block By Block campaign in several ways:

  • Join our community organizing meetings at the Community Coalition, which are held on the first Thursday of every month at 8101 S. Vermont, LA 90044.
  • Contact CoCo about the kinds of businesses you want to see in our neighborhoods by emailing us at info@cocosouthla.org.
  • Lastly, be an ambassador for Block By Block! Support community-owned businesses and encourage your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to do the same.

Doing so keeps our dollars in our community and lays the foundation to replicate successful business models.