Oak Park and Fruitridge are culturally diverse neighborhoods located just southeast of Midtown and Downtown Sacramento, within the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. Many residents in these communities face high poverty rates and are classified as disadvantaged or disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution. Residents experience elevated rates of asthma, cardiovascular disease, and low-birth weight, largely due to pollution from major highways, nearby industrial activities, and the Sacramento County Executive Airport. 

The district has teamed up with Aclima and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to launch a community air monitoring project guiding future actions as a part of SMMI. Using Aclima’s advanced sensors, the project collects detailed, block-by-block data on air quality throughout the community. This provides residents with clear information about local pollution and helps guide actions to improve air quality, focusing on the areas and people most affected.

In April of 2025, community members and stakeholders met to discuss these pressing air quality concerns and explore solutions for a healthier, more equitable future.