Urban planners have always been interested in bringing new life to old neighborhoods. But a focus on community, culture and history as part of the planning process is relatively new. That’s why UCLA Urban Planning Professor Shirley Hune was eager to work with L.A. Commons, a Community Partners organization, on the Chinatown Project.
Karen Mack, executive director of L.A. Commons, explains how a broad cross-section of those living and working in Chinatown became involved. Young and old, Chinese and non-Chinese worked together to conceptualize and produce artworks.
The UCLA Center for Community Partnerships helps make projects like these happen, through their Competitive Support for Community Partners program.
Shirley Hune, UCLA Urban Planning
Karen Mack, L.A. Commons
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