Oswald Feliz, the bill's sponsor, emphasized implementation, stating: "The greenification of street medians will achieve countless benefits in historically disadvantaged communities: help clean the air residents breathe, reduce noise pollution, beautify communities, improve mental health, and even help prepare for environmental threats." His remarks highlight the potential positive impacts of this legislation on public health and environment.
Feliz also underscored the historical disadvantage, stating: "Historically, disadvantaged communities have had the least access to green and healthy spaces. Natural spaces are important to our mental health and physical well-being, and this legislation will help ensure every community has access to these green spaces." This validates a pressing need for equitable access to green areas.
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