The fact that Bayview
Hunters Point is a great neighborhood for commuters comes at a cost for
neighbors who live near freeways.
Bayview Hunters Point
is the only SF neighborhood sliced by two freeways. That means residents here
are more at risk for respiratory health problems than those who live in more
affluent neighborhoods.
Some of those
residents, who live especially close to freeways, may be able to breathe easier
in their homes one day soon.
As a result
of the Mirant Power Plant closure
deal, money is available for home upgrades such as sealed outer walls,
improved furnace filtration, and newly installed fans. Those upgrades could keep
traffic pollution out, reduce the circulation of what gets in, and get rid of
other pollutants and mold-causing moisture.
Folks who get the
free stuff, being offered by City agencies and the local affiliate of Rebuilding
Together, will be part of a demonstration project that will be evaluated for its
effectiveness.
Those interested
are encouraged to contact the City project partners right away, as funding is
limited. Call 415.905.1611.
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