Benches
Alameda & N Main St // Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA, US
The satellite image was taken while the island was under construction. The construction of an island in an established neighborhood sometimes indicates investment. In downtown Los Angeles, two new islands were built since redevelopment (or gentrification, depending on your point of view) began.
Evening Island Picnic and Stroll on a Former Streetcar Route
[ August 14, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Most parks and beaches are closed but pedestrian accessible islands are open anytime to hang out as long as you don’t interfere with any substantial government interest such as traffic safety. A small group of us met on a triangular island in Carthay Circle for an evening picnic. This island has a couple of benches [...]
War Memorial Island in Highland Park
On Figueroa and York in Highland Park, California, is a large, triangular island. There is a flag pole with concrete benches circling it. This island is also has two bus stops. The site is frequented by homeless and is used for an annual war memorial event on Memorial Day. The development of the permanent war [...]