Heart of a Hometown

Located an hour south of Fresno, Huron is a small agricultural town with approximately 6,240 residents. Among these, 95.7% are Latino or Hispanic, and 32.1% live below the poverty line. Towns like Huron play a critical role in supporting the labor force for the agricultural industry in the region. However, these rural communities often suffer from inadequate public services, housing, and environmental inequalities.This project aims to strategically navigate the constraints imposed by the current economic, environmental, and social landscape, establishing a roadmap for agricultural towns in the central valley. Through diversifying their economies, creating resilient environmental infrastructure, and providing adequate housing for both permanent and temporary residents, Huron and its residents may be better adapted to the new parameters set forth by SGMA.