The LA County Department of Mental Health funded new “Wellbeing Spaces”—outdoor areas for connection and relaxation—and renovations to “Our Spot” teen centers across LA county parks. As the Community Engagement Consultant for 5 of the parks, Architecture + Advocacy led two rounds of engagement:

Round 1: Mobile surveys at each park to ask park-users:

• Where do you go in the park to relax?

• Where should the new space be located?

• What features should it include?

Round 2: In collaboration with office42 architecture, we presented design concepts to both community members and teens, gathering feedback and priorities to guide final decisions and value engineering.

Total Impact:

• 3 Senior Workshops

• 8 Youth Workshops

• 10 Engagement Events for the general public

• 387 resident voices incorporated into designs