County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Chronic Disease and
Injury Prevention Division
PLACE Program
3530 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
E-mail: place@ph.lacounty.gov
Phone: (213) 351-7862

The PLACE Program is dedicated to fostering policy change that supports the development of healthy, active environments for all Los Angeles County residents.

Department of Public Health Awards Built Environment Grants The PLACE program is pleased to announce the funding of five organizations within Los Angeles County. Over the next three years, each grantee will develop a policy and physical project aimed at increasing physical activity in their community. Examples of policies include incorporating a Health Element into a city's General Plan and revising a city's Bicycle Master Plan to make it easier for residents to bike around their community. County Food Policy Encourages Health Eating at Workplace The Los Angeles County Worksite Food Policy campaign, Smart Snackers, makes it easier for LA County employees to snack healthier at vending machines, meetings, and fundraising events.