The class gave a brief presentation of Golden Hills, Barrio Logan, and La Jolla. The team members explained their observations and analysis from their site visit. Team members informed the three San Diego neighborhoods narratives, goals, and policies. They also further addressed what aspects of the neighborhood are missing and needs improvement for the ideal age-friendly community.
Next, the class participated in a collaborative and intergenerational planning activity with seniors. This activity is where Casa Manana residents and university students communicate with each other about what would an inclusive and all ages friendly city look like. We were split in small groups and came back to have a collective discussion about what Casa Manana residents would like to see in their surrounding community. Rhiannon, Kyle, Micah, and I discussed
Whether if transportation is accessible to the residents. The seniors felt that the trolley was too far away and would like see the trolley run nearby to Scripps. In addition, they mentioned that the built environment must be conductive to the public transportation. One of the residents Pearl mentioned that many residents in Casa Manana experience challenges when traveling steep sidewalks. They envision in hopes to have flat ground that is manageable to walk especially those who use wheelchairs and walkers. We came to the conclusion, to incorporate bike lanes, open walkable trails to the public, pedestrian friendly walkways that are ADA compliant and safe when crossing across streets.
In addition, the residents want to see more public involvement and civic engagement in open communal spaces. They want to interact more with the general public through community activities. Residents are interested in having a field trip at Barrio Logan to experience the neighborhood art and culture. A couple of public engagement features proposed by the residents would be dancing events, festivals, recreation & park activities. Through these activities residents believe that it can bring people from all ages together. Furthermore, residents offered types of intergenerational activities that they would like to see in a shared public space, which some are board games “Bridge”, dancing events, friendly exercise workshops, free recreational park activities, and a communal stage to showcase the community talent.
Overall, what the elders and the team members came together was to link health and social services along with housing affordability, recreation that house intergenerational activities, incorporation of the arts, and accessible transportation. Throughout this activity residents would like to continue to be connected with the nearby community and university to share each others ideas and learn more from each other’s age group.
Next, the class participated in a collaborative and intergenerational planning activity with seniors. This activity is where Casa Manana residents and university students communicate with each other about what would an inclusive and all ages friendly city look like. We were split in small groups and came back to have a collective discussion about what Casa Manana residents would like to see in their surrounding community. Rhiannon, Kyle, Micah, and I discussed
Whether if transportation is accessible to the residents. The seniors felt that the trolley was too far away and would like see the trolley run nearby to Scripps. In addition, they mentioned that the built environment must be conductive to the public transportation. One of the residents Pearl mentioned that many residents in Casa Manana experience challenges when traveling steep sidewalks. They envision in hopes to have flat ground that is manageable to walk especially those who use wheelchairs and walkers. We came to the conclusion, to incorporate bike lanes, open walkable trails to the public, pedestrian friendly walkways that are ADA compliant and safe when crossing across streets.
In addition, the residents want to see more public involvement and civic engagement in open communal spaces. They want to interact more with the general public through community activities. Residents are interested in having a field trip at Barrio Logan to experience the neighborhood art and culture. A couple of public engagement features proposed by the residents would be dancing events, festivals, recreation & park activities. Through these activities residents believe that it can bring people from all ages together. Furthermore, residents offered types of intergenerational activities that they would like to see in a shared public space, which some are board games “Bridge”, dancing events, friendly exercise workshops, free recreational park activities, and a communal stage to showcase the community talent.
Overall, what the elders and the team members came together was to link health and social services along with housing affordability, recreation that house intergenerational activities, incorporation of the arts, and accessible transportation. Throughout this activity residents would like to continue to be connected with the nearby community and university to share each others ideas and learn more from each other’s age group.