07/31/2026
Join us for the LAND DEFENSE CIRCLE in the
Coyotl + Macehualli Lending Library
Coyotl wan Macehualli
THURSDAY, August 6th
6PM
3347 N. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
This month we are joined by
Samuel Brown-Vázquez Samuel Brown Vazquez who will be speaking on the Data Centers, Land Use, and Community Organizing in the City of Industry
This presentation will examine the ongoing community response to proposed data center development in the City of Industry. The discussion will explore how residents and community organizations have navigated land use processes, environmental review, public records requests, coalition building, media engagement, and local government decision-making. Participants will learn about strategies used to build public awareness, identify emerging development projects, and advocate for greater transparency and community participation in planning decisions that have long-term implications for land, water, energy, and environmental justice.
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Snacks and drinks will be provided.
La presentación será en inglés. Por favor avÃsenos lo más pronto posible si necesita interpretación.
🌿 ABOUT
Samuel Brown-Vázquez is a community organizer, environmental justice advocate, and equestrian based in the East San Gabriel Valley. He currently serves as Community Organizing Manager for Nature For All, where he works with residents, youth, and community-based organizations on issues related to environmental health, land use, public space preservation, water quality, and equitable access to nature.
Samuel has organized around a range of land use and environmental justice campaigns throughout Los Angeles County, including efforts to preserve public lands, protect open space, address industrial pollution, and advance community-led planning. As a member of the Avocado Heights Vaquerxs, he brings a perspective rooted in the relationship between land, culture, agriculture, and community stewardship.
