| The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is working toward creating vibrant, sustainable schoolyards, guided by the Green Schoolyards for All Plan. |
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| GraniteCrete pathway installation day at Fishburn Elementary School. GraniteCrete’s Carmel Coast color was used, nicely complementing the surrounding landscape. |
| This plan will see all campuses within LAUSD converting at least 30% of existing hard-surface schoolyard space into green space by 2035. These green spaces will use “natural elements and sustainable design” to provide students with access to nature, shade, and cooler play areas. Beyond aesthetic improvements, these green spaces are designed to support student well-being. Research has shown that students with access to green spaces experience a range of benefits. These benefits include higher attendance rates, improved academic performance, and better physical and mental health. Fishburn Elementary School is one of the first campuses to undergo this transformation. Plans for Fishburn called for the removal of existing asphalt, adding turf, and planting shrubs and trees. Plans also called for the addition of a permeable pathway, with GraniteCrete chosen to meet this requirement.Covering around 1,000 square feet, this installation marks the beginning of a promising partnership between GraniteCrete and LAUSD. GraniteCrete is proud to support this green initiative, and looks forward to contributing to future projects that enrich student experiences and advance sustainability across the District. |