[ March 24, 2010; 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. ] A couple years ago while driving through Echo Park in Los Angeles, Lynell George noticed an Islands of LA National Park sign on a median at Glendale Blvd and Effie Street. A few weeks later, we stood on the same island talking about urbanism, public space and who creates the city, as part of a [...]
Evening
Island Square Dance
[ October 3, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] We’ll be on a traffic island in Echo Park on 1st between Douglas and Glendale from 8-10pm, beneath the bridge with the downtown skyscrapers visible in the distance for an evening of public square dancing, live music and film on a traffic island. Donwloadable Island Square Dance flyer, designed by square dance caller Cory Marie [...]
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 [...]
A stroll on a former streetcar route
The evening began with a picnic and discussion on a triangular island across the street from the islands on a former streetcar route in Los Angeles. Details of this event are found on this post.
Expedition in Eagle Rock
[ January 24, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] We began the expedition at the Center for the Arts. Walking eastward on Colorado Blvd we passed Eagler Rock and discussed the use of sidewalks. Issues of loitering and obstruction of pedestrian traffic were raised. We then came across the old Eagle Rock City Hall, which had a beautiful, forest like area in front. We [...]
Rhythm Analysis
[ October 21, 2008; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Traffic islands are filled with histories, sounds, sights and movements…a cacophony of relations and possibilities. Spend a moment on an island, listen, look, learn about the history, about these spaces all over the place. There is much to see in the Islands of LA Nat’l Park. This is just what we did tonight. A small [...]
Forms of Permission – Eagle Rock Music Festival
Islands of LA was invited to participate in the Eagle Rock Music festival. This street music festival began several years ago along Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock. Initially, it was an informal festival but over the years it has grown more official. Now, the Colorado Blvd is closed for several blocks, tons of bands play [...]
Placemap: Public Art Studies Students from USC
[ September 18, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On 9/18/08, a group of 12 graduate students in Public Art Studies at USC and their professor, Susan Gray, took a tour of public art in Los Angeles.
Islands of LA Discussion/Activities – 1 year anniversary
On 9/17/08, from 7pm – 10pm, Islands of LA celebrated its 1 year anniversary with about 30 people on a traffic island in Glassell Park. (Slideshow) Participants included residents of Glassell Park, including a few who live across the street from the island, and other parts of Los Angeles. This island is one of the [...]