Viewing of “Contested Streets” + Panel Discussion

RENEW L.A. County invites you to a free screening of the documentary “Contested Streets”: a film that shows the route to livable, gridlock-free streets. The screening will be preceded by a morning program sponsored by RENEW L.A. County, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s $16 million effort to address the obesity epidemic.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion on the challenges we face in creating public space in L.A. County that is bicycle and people friendly.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010
Time: Morning sesssion: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Afternoon session: Viewing of “Contested Streets” 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Where: St. Anne’s Conference Center (155 North Occidental Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026 –FREE PARKING)
RSVP by Wednesday, October 13th
For more info and to RSVP, contact Rebecca McKenzie at rmckenzie@ph.lacounty.gov. Please indicate if you will be attending the morning session, the afternoon session, or both.

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