Yearly Archives: 2008
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
As wealthy homeowners build sandbag walls and plan more extensive, costly measures, scientists say the ocean could eventually defeat all such efforts. By Kenneth R. Weiss December 31, 2008 Broad Beach has long been a scenic backdrop to Malibu’s public access wars. The tranquil rhythm of surf has been routinely shattered by security guards and [...]
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Free the Beach!, Olmsted Vision, Urban Parks Movement
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Kenyaangna. The Ancestor Walk is the annual pilgrimage of the Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrielino/Tongva people as they carry prayers to honor the spirits of their Ancestors. The 12th Annual Ancestor Walk from Panhe to Putiidhem, Kenyaanga, Bolsa Chica, Motuueheynga, and Puvunga took place on October 4, 2007. These images are used with the permission of the [...]
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Heritage Parkscape, Indigenous Values and Native American Sites, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Save Panhe and San Onofre
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Constructed in 1917, the Van Nuys Women’s Club is one of the oldest social institutions in the San Fernando Valley. Learn more about the Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy campaign. Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and on flickr.
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Heritage Parkscape, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Urban Parks Movement
Monday, December 29th, 2008
Alfred Cruz at Kenyaangna. The Ancestor Walk is the annual pilgrimage of the Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrielino/Tongva people as they carry prayers to honor the spirits of their Ancestors. The 12th Annual Ancestor Walk from Panhe to Putiidhem, Kenyaanga, Bolsa Chica, Motuueheynga, and Puvunga took place on October 4, 2007. These images are used with the [...]
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Heritage Parkscape, Indigenous Values and Native American Sites, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Save Panhe and San Onofre
Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Los Angeles Times Editorial OUT HERE The Acjachemen’s victory The Acjachemen quietly marked the win against the Foothill South toll road by honoring land that will not be disturbed. December 27, 2008 On the chilly morning of the winter solstice last Sunday, the sun was just cresting the ridgeline of San Mateo Canyon as the [...]
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Indigenous Values and Native American Sites, Save Panhe and San Onofre, Transportation Justice
Friday, December 26th, 2008
Central Park Gates New York City Christo 2005 With the Central Park Gates images posted today, The City Project has posted 1,000 images on our flickr Gallery with over 100,000 views!
Posted in Olmsted Vision, Public Art, The City Project, Urban Parks Movement
Friday, December 26th, 2008
Located in Montecito Heights, Debs Park is a 200 acre wilderness park providing a respite for people and natural arroyo woodlands for native and migratory birds. The Audobon Society has an urban nature center here. The park is named for a former Los Angeles City Councilman. Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and on flickr. Learn [...]
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Heritage Parkscape, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Urban Parks Movement
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All from The City Project Cesar Chavez Monument Judy Baca SPARC San Jose State University Dedicated September 2008
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Public Art
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Kenyaangna. The Ancestor Walk is the annual pilgrimage of the Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrielino/Tongva people as they carry prayers to honor the spirits of their Ancestors. The 12th Annual Ancestor Walk from Panhe to Putiidhem, Kenyaanga, Bolsa Chica, Motuueheynga, and Puvunga took place on October 4, 2007. These images are used with the permission of the [...]
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Heritage Parkscape, Indigenous Values and Native American Sites, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Save Panhe and San Onofre
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Built in 1892, it became the Girls’ Collegiate Boarding School in 1915. In 1942 it was turned into a home for destitute women and girls. Learn more about the Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy campaign. Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and on flickr.
Posted in Diversifying Democracy, Health and Equality, Heritage Parkscape, Monuments: Diversity, Democracy and Freedom, Urban Parks Movement