Building Imagination: PLAY

In the Central Valley, air pollution is a real problem; it would be great if there were rebates for planting trees, as provided by some power companies (such as Turlock Irrigation District).

In several cities they commission wall murals by local artists and schools to help increase neighborhood pride and decrease graffiti

I have seen a few public playgrounds that have musical instruments built into them – it would be wonderful to have more of these in every park.

One way to improve transportation that has worked in several cities, and that I would love to see in my city, is bike sharing.

One way I help my neighborhood avoid blight is by picking up trash.

It’s hard; very very hard, but saying no to junk food is the fastest way to slim down. Try an App for support – or your friends…

I think the best way to improve quality education is to rehire more teachers, and keep them there by paying them a higher salary.

One of the easiest ways to fight crime in your own neighborhood is to simply introduce yourself to your neighbor.

I think that if more people bought locally – local farmer’s market, local coffee shop, local restaurant, then the local economy would improve by leaps and bounds!