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Tackling affordability and extreme heat in LA's mobile home parks
By Laura Klivans | KQED at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 14, 2026
· 10 min read
Park Royale Trailer Park in Van Nuys on June 11, 2026. Van Nuys, which is in the San Fernando Valley, has cool winter nights and hot summer days. (Jules Hotz / KQED)Maria Franco has lived in the Park Royale Mobile Home Community for 25 years, in the Van Nuys neighborhood in north Los Angeles . T...
Key takeaway (Jules Hotz / KQED)Maria Franco has lived in the Park Royale Mobile Home Community for 25 years, in the Van Nuys neighborhood in north Los Angeles.
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The initiative to install heat pumps in mobile home parks like Park Royale Trailer Park in Van Nuys has significant implications for Los Angeles' low-income residents, who often bear the brunt of extreme heat. The San Fernando Valley, where Van Nuys is located, is particularly vulnerable to scorching temperatures, making affordable cooling solutions a matter of public health. By leveraging state incentives and bulk purchasing, contractors like Ben Shamoon can bring much-needed relief to families like Maria Franco's. This approach also underscores the potential for community-driven climate solutions that benefit both residents and the environment. As Los Angeles continues to grapple with the challenges of affordability and climate change, initiatives like this one offer a promising model for addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and creating a more sustainable future for the city. The success of this program will be worth watching, particularly in other mobile home parks across the city.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? Park Royale Trailer Park in Van Nuys on June 11, 2026. Van Nuys, which is in the San Fernando Valley, has cool winter nights and hot summer days. (Jules Hotz / KQED)Maria Franco has lived in the Park Royale Mobile Home Community for 25 years, in the Van Nuys neighborhood in north Los Angeles. T...
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