Monthly Archives: April 2022

Reflections of the LA Uprising 30 Years Later

Still image from “Reflections of the LA Uprising” 30 Years Later

The 1992 Los Angeles Uprising began thirty years ago today — April 29, 1992.

I was interviewed for “Reflections of the LA Uprising” 30 years later. This is a collaboration by JOVRNALISM, USC Annenberg, KCET, and LA Times.

I shared how the unrest led me on a path toward urban planning in/for South Central LA. And I testified this path would inspire me to create Embedded Planning as an LA County planner on the ground in Florence-Firestone.

Rightfully, this interview was done at the landmark Roosevelt Park pedestrian bridge over the Blue Line.

Many community voices are part of this project. Check out the immersive video “Echoes of the Uprising” where we share our memories and oral histories.

Three decades later, we still have work to do.

Echoes of the Uprising

Building Embedded Planning Praxis at Cal Poly Pomona

Infographic by APSA Cal Poly Pomona

I’m doing the talk, “Building Embedded Planning Praxis” on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7pm Pacific at Cal Poly Pomona Department of Urban & Regional Planning. This event is organized by the American Planning Student Association (APSA) at CPP. Our hybrid seminar is in person AND on Zoom. Come through.

We Cannot Plan From Our Desks.

Embedded Planning at Whittier College Sustainability Club

Infographic by the WC Sustainability Club

Shout out to the Whittier College Sustainability Club for hosting my talk tonight on Embedded Planning. Special thank you! to Ashley Dueñas for her leadership bringing this talk to students. Street-level praxis resonated. It is the future of planning. We cannot plan from our desks.