Austin’s land-use plan of 1928 relegated industry and people of color to the east side of the current Interstate 35. As a result, people in these neighborhoods have been adversely impacted by polluting industries, heavy traffic, noise, and other environmental risks. Families are particularly concerned about the consequences of industrial pollutants for children, who walk through the neighborhood on a daily basis and who are at more immediate risk than most adults.

Distribution of industrial land use in Austin, Texas.

Mural at Cesar Chavez and Lynn Street.	Convenience store at César Chazez and Anthony Street.
Mural at César Chavez and Anthony Street.	Bus stop at corner of 2nd and Chicon Street.
Piñata mural on César Chavez Street.	Pure Casting seen from Zavala playground.
Saucedo Bros. on César Chavez and Pedernales Street.	Tire shop on César Chavez.
Children playing on 2nd Street.	Entrance of Christo Rey Education Center