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AIA LBSB hosted a panel discussion about successful public space strategies to support local businesses including the Long Beach Open Streets Initiative and Glendale Al Fresco Program!

Points discussed:

• Parklets, Open Streets and Al Fresco programs as tools to support local business activity
• Planning and Implementation, especially during COVID
• Advantages and Challenges including BID/Business owners’ perspective on design, operations and maintenance 
• Where do we go from here
• How will/can these initiatives evolve and future outlook/prospects for activating streets 

Panelists:

1. April Walker, Project Management Officer, Public Works Special Projects Division, City of Long Beach
2. Kraig Kojian, President, Downtown Long Beach Alliance
3. Jennifer Hiramoto, Acting Assistant Director – Community Development, City of Glendale
4. Raul Porto, Owner, Porto’s Bakery, Glendale, CA
5. Shruti Shankar, Senior Urban Designer, Studio One Eleven (Moderator)

After attending this program participants will be able to:

Describe the benefits of parklets, sidewalk dining and other open streets initiatives and their relevance to retail resilience and vibrant streets.

Discuss the key factors and challenges in getting parklets and sidewalk dining projects designed and implemented, and the changes brought about by COVID.

Apply the learnings to partner with other stakeholders to conceptualize and permit parklet and sidewalk dining projects.

Explore opportunities and from the City of Long Beach and the City of Glendale’s process, advocate for such projects in other cities in LA County.

AIA Long Beach/South Bay hosted a speaker panel discussing how to revive our community in the knowledge of black architects and historic preservation.

About this Course

Years ago, segregation prevented African Americans from shopping in downtown Chicago. Bronzeville became a hub for black-owned businesses that sold the community everything segregation separated them from. Thus bustling district was know as “The Black Metropolis.” Over the decades, disinvestment removed resources and opportunities from the Bronzville community. Boxville was created to bringing Bronzeville back to the Black Metropolis days by providing entrepreneurs and opportunity towards ownership. The film guides viewers through right colors, healthy activities, customized shipping containers, and a design that promotes access for all, while listening to voices that celebrate black excellence.

Speakers:

Joshua Alexander – Past President, USC NOMA

Katie Rispoli Keotamai – Historian

Jan Van Dijs – Contractor

Learning Objective 1:
Educating ourselves in the history of our community and the people that helped build it.

Learning Objective 2:
Learning about the issues of renovating historically significant architecture.

Learning Objective 3:
Understanding how city staff play a role in historical preservation.

Learning Objective 4:
How to inform society of these historic preservations in order to keep them safe and wanted in the community.