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We learned about the history and future of this important public space, & invited participants to petition and comment in support of its preservation in the future redevelopment. Thank you to everyone for a memorable afternoon of skateboarding, advocacy, art/music, games, & food!

Together with public space advocacy organizations, we activated the bandshell, ledges, and pathways with do-it-yourself obstacles and amenities.

Thank you to the > 200 participants who celebrated the architectural & cultural significance of the West LA Civic Center during our Make Space event in October 2022. @skatepark @LAConservancy

Recap of our final 2022 activation and celebration: ‘Make Space’ instagram.com/p/Cjbfw5KPkCq/…

@ArtDivisionLA Thanks to representatives from @Levitt_LA and local resident Carmelo Alvarez for attending and providing their local knowledge and insightful commentary. We are grateful for funding support of our UnCommon event series from @UCLALewisCenter and @UCLA_UHI + @cityLABucla.

Architects, city planners, community leaders, longtime residents, and students enriched their understanding of light and dark and imagined how to plan and design for better nighttime conditions. Special thank you to @ArtDivisionLA for hosting our pre-walk gathering.

Thanks to those who participated in our 2nd public space event at MacArthur Park! @leni_light and attendees walked a route and observed nighttime conditions like lighting design, infrastructure, and social activity. Article link and event photos in bio! #publicspace #uncommonucla

Thank you all who attended and made our inaugural public space event at Golden Age Park this past Saturday a success! @HeartofLA @SBSSla @LANLT @UCLALewisCenter @UCLA_UHI @cityLABucla Here are photos from the event: bit.ly/35BwwUw #publicspace #uncommonUCLA

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or negative test required for entry. Masks are mandatory unless you are eating or drinking.

Join us for our inaugural public space event at Golden Age Park (Feb. 26th at 1 pm). There will be music by the @HeartofLA Intergenerational Orchestra, community building activities, food, and more. with @LANLT @UCLALewisCenter @SBSSla Sign up: bit.ly/3oQc09H

The first event in the (un)common public space series will be Saturday, Feb 26 at #GoldenAgePark. Join us for this celebration of intergenerational space in the Westlake neighborhood. uncommonpublicspace1.eventbrite.com

Join us for an afternoon of fun, community building, and food, as we celebrate Golden Age Park! Experience all the park has to offer, and enjoy a performance by the @HeartofLA Intergenerational Orchestra. with @Uncommon_UCLA , @UCLALewisCenter, @SBSSla eventbrite.com/e/common-groun…

We are the (un)common public space research group at UCLA urban planning. Our purpose is to activate public space with and for underrepresented and underserved communities in pursuit of spatial justice. We are excited to announce our Winter/Spring 2022 event series! #publicspace