Creating Common Ground: Opportunities for Intergenerational Use of Public Spaces in Disinvested Communities
Report
November 2024
In this study, we examine public space use and experiences of low-income older adults and youth in the Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The primary goal is to understand the public space needs and values of these two groups and explore the similarities and differences in their use of neighborhood public spaces, both before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results yield insights into the potential for intergenerational uses of public space in inner-city neighborhoods.
