Lois Fisher, a Lecturer in Geography, Environment, and Planning and President of Fisher Town Design, has written an article for the Press Democrat with Beatriz Guerrero Auna, a Planner for the City of Santa Rosa. The article, titled, "Close to Home: Planning for Equity and Health in Santa Rosa" discusses the Healthy Communities General Plan update that is going on in Santa Rosa right now. 

Close to Home: Planning for Equity and Health in Santa Rosa

The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and don’t necessarily reflect The Press Democrat editorial board’s perspective. The opinion and news sections operate separately and independently of one another. Roseland resident Viki Hernandez values having nature nearby. “I love Bayer Farm. It is close to my home, and I can take my kids to walk, play and plant vegetables. I feel really relaxed when I can plant the garden plot with my kids. Many households don’t have green spaces or trees at home. The park and garden have helped my family and other families of the neighborhood to exercise and clear our minds.” Read the entire article in the Press Democrat...