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THE FUTURE OF LEGACY LA
Together with Architects from Quatro Design Group, Dream Big Fellows contributed to the conceptual designs below. The fellows and architects used research collected through a needs assesment, youth surveys and summits, focus groups, and comment cards collected throughout the year. The fellows also visited the following youth centers for inspiration:
Youth Uprising in Oakland, California
Boyle Heights Technology Center in Boyle Heights
Barrio Action Youth & Family Center in El Sereno
Santana House in Lincoln Heights
Youth Uprising in Oakland, California
Boyle Heights Technology Center in Boyle Heights
Barrio Action Youth & Family Center in El Sereno
Santana House in Lincoln Heights
Preliminary plans for use of existing buildings, with community input include:
Youth Action Center
• a Vocational Center
• an Arts Center
• a Nature Center
• and a variety of other program and services
Some specific programs suggested are:
• A Cyber (Youth-run) Café
• A Nature Center dedicated to the study of the wetlands and youth employment and education
• Vocational Training Center connecting youth with Corporate youth development programs
• A Theater/Media Center , Galleries and Art Walls
• Tutoring and Mentorship Programs led by graduate students, writers, scientists, artists, musicians
• Programs of all sorts geared toward development of decision-making and entrepreneurial skills
• Community services in general including community room
Timeline: Beginning November 2007
Stage One: Planning (18 months): Site Plan; Sustainability Plan; and Agreements negotiated with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
Stage Two: Capital Improvements and Limited Programming (12 months)
Stage Three: Full Programming
The complex will focus on connecting youth with educators and health professionals, local artists and nature advocates through education and outreach programs; providing safe after school recreational activities including a computer lab, sound studio and weight training; mentoring by graduate students, writers, artists and musicians; providing training with local service providers and through cooperation with local colleges, schools, and non-profit organizations.
