The Richmond Park Equity Project (RichPEP) is a collaborative effort that will identify sources of park inequity in Richmond, explore strategies and actions for amending park inequity, and propose recommendations that are right for Richmond, California and surrounding unincorporated neighborhoods. Founding project partners include RICH CITY and the Trust for Public Land, with funding from the Hellman Foundation and support from PlaceWorks.

Community leadership and broad partnership will guide the effort via an innovative advisory group framework in which representation of our diverse neighborhoods are accounted for. RichPEP is a Black and Brown resident-led movement that will focus on long-term, systemic solutions that result in getting needed projects built and programs funded. The plan will provide a roadmap to address obstacles to implementing the improvements discussed in previous plans (i.e. Richmond Park Master Plan, and West County Regional Group Park Assessment). Our roadmap seeks to intersect the following: 

• Funding: Funding strategies are included as core component of planning
• Staffing: Emphasis on addressing limited staff capacity
• Prioritization: Framework for prioritization is clear and equity-based

We are lifted with much pride and purpose, knowing that our Park Equity team at RICH CITY are all rooted in Richmond, California. Having historical and cultural connections to the community will ensure cultural and social competency when taking on the challenge of achieving park equity. 

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