BizFed Institute will hold its inaugural Business Resiliency Forum on Thursday, September 12. This forum will address the unique challenges of doing business in California and unpack actionable solutions that keep job creators from leaving the state. We're fans of Kevin G. Harbour, Sr., and the work of this organization to promote more economic development investment in the Crenshaw District. More information on the event, visit their website https://lnkd.in/gHb9PTSQ
Destination Crenshaw
Civic and Social Organizations
Los Angeles, California 1,033 followers
Our mission is to celebrate and chronicle the history and culture of Black Los Angeles while revitalizing Crenshaw Blvd.
About us
Destination Crenshaw (DC) is a shovel-ready, public/private cultural infrastructure and workforce development project created to dramatically repair, revitalize, and sustain the Crenshaw Corridor, the most iconic Black Business corridor in LA in the heart of the largest Black community on the West Coast. An African American-led project on a self-determined site, DC was created to feature the Black artists of LA and to create new physical monuments to illuminate the historic contributions and continued strength of Black LA. Explicitly cited as one of the Five-Year Implementation Plan Actions recommended by the City of Los Angeles Citywide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (LACEDS), DC will spark “corridor revitalization, stabilization, and creation of a job-producing hub for culture and entertainment.” This 1.3-mile outdoor “people’s museum” will run along both sides of Crenshaw Boulevard at the new Crenshaw/LAX Metro Line and will consist of an historic 100-plus public art commissions by Black Angeleno artists; new infrastructure (including performance venues, pocket parks, parking, safety improvements, and sidewalks); and 30,000 square feet of sustainable landscaping including 822 trees. Each park will be a site for public art and a variety of community and civic activities, including informal gatherings, protests, performances, and farmers markets, building a cultural campus that will attract local residents, tourists, and the estimated 5.9 million annual riders on the Metro line alike.
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http://www.DestinationCrenshaw.la
External link for Destination Crenshaw
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Community Engagement, Community Revitalization, Arts & Culture, Economic Development, and Workforce Development
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5444 Crenshaw Blvd
#100
Los Angeles, California 90043, US
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777 S FIGUEROA ST
Los Angeles, California 90017, US
Employees at Destination Crenshaw
Updates
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We're excited to share The Independent's article highlighting places to visit in Crenshaw. Check out this piece showing our community as a "modern hub of art and creativity." We could not agree more! Link Below: https://lnkd.in/g5iicmcJ
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Thank you to Michelson 20MM Foundation for supporting our digital equity programming in the Crenshaw District. Our partnership with California State University-Dominguez Hills's WIN program and the City of Los Angeles's community connectivity pilot drive this important work and create solutions that innovate how nonprofits can appear in the space. We're excited to use our funding to market these programs and ensure the Crenshaw district is aware of these partnerships.
Destination Crenshaw is on track to deliver high-speed fiber-to-the-home and free public Wi-Fi to South Los Angeles, addressing digital disparities and fostering community empowerment. Through a 2024 #DigitalEquity Michelson #SparkGrant, they will take a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and advancing local connectivity. Learn more: https://connectivity.https://https://lnkd.in/exQ9cimi
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Sharing some of The Christian Science Monitor's recent article on Destination Crenshaw, "From overlooked to must-see. LA community’s big statement with Black-centered art." “These things are so tied intrinsically together, the money with the architecture with the benefit of the community,” says Valery Augustin, AIA, an architect and assistant professor at the University of Southern California. “You need that investment for communities to stay places that people want to go to. And if people won’t invest in communities, then your built areas can’t possibly thrive.” We could not agree more. https://lnkd.in/ee5sTh_H
From overlooked to must-see. LA community’s big statement with Black-centered art.
csmonitor.com
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Our journey began with a vision: to turn a challenge into triumph. Join us as we uplift our community through economic development and job creation. It's happening, but there's a lot more to do. You can help. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/gEwxxy8M
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Join us! Destination Crenshaw and Zócalo Public Square are partnering on two exciting conversations in May! On May 9th, we go to Crenshaw High School to discuss Destination Crenshaw’s genesis and design. On May 31st, we discuss artist and sculptor Charles Dickson’s “Car Culture,” and how monumental public art projects and cruising scenes throughout Southern California can bring people together across zip codes. Register to join Zócalo Public Square and Destination Crenshaw in person or online for our free public programs in May: https://zps.la/events
What Connects Us? A new transit stop and open air museum in South Los Angeles invites a neighborhood, city, and world to consider Black history, Black art, and Black success—and the ways they tie communities together. Zócalo Public Square and Destination Crenshaw partner on a new program series. On May 9th, we go to Crenshaw High School to discuss Destination Crenshaw’s genesis and design. On May 31st, we discuss artist and sculptor Charles Dickson’s “Car Culture,” and how monumental public art projects and cruising scenes throughout Southern California can bring people together across zip codes. Register to join Zócalo Public Square and Destination Crenshaw in person or online for our free public programs in May: https://zps.la/events
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Thank you for sharing our project The Art Newspaper!
The long-awaited Destination Crenshaw, which is billed as the largest Black public art project in the US, is launching this spring. It stretces 1.3 miles along Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, with a dozen outdoor works—by renowned artists including Charles Dickson, Melvin Edwards, Maren Hassinger—already announced.
‘Largest Black public art project in the US’ to launch in Los Angeles this spring
theartnewspaper.com
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Another step forward || The year 2023 was impactful for Destination Crenshaw. We increased our in-person engagement through DC Thrive and workforce development. We also started construction on the remaining pocket parks for the project, marking the upcoming realization of our mission to boost the boulevard through economic development, job creation, and environmental healing while celebrating Black art and culture. Our project consists of community spaces and pocket parks, hundreds of newly planted trees, and, over 5-7 years, the installation of 100 commissioned works of art. When completed, Destination Crenshaw will provide the most dynamic expression of Black American culture in the U.S. by leveraging the power of the arts, culture, and business in South Los Angeles. As Black Culture moves the world, we see our project driving a broader regional agenda for self-determination in the Black community. Check out our 2023 Impact Report for information on all our programs. https://lnkd.in/geWVq6Zb
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We're breathing new life into our history! 🎨✨ The Crenshaw Wall has been an icon in our community for decades and we are excited to announce Destination Crenshaw and the RTN Crew have received the green light to reimagine the iconic Mural. This is our landmark. It tells our story, celebrates our heroes, and stands as a testament to our enduring spirit. As we embark on this journey to refresh and revive the mural, we honor the past while painting our future. Here's to more color, more pride, and more stories on the walls of our beloved Crenshaw. This is FOR us, BY us, and about us. #DestinationCrenshaw
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Designed by Perkins&Will, 25 steel shade structures, inspired by African giant star grass, are rising in our parks — a fusion of function and artistry. These 15-ft-tall beacons aren't just about beauty; they're about creating a cooler, more welcoming space for us all. Each petal forged is a tribute to our heritage and a shelter for our future gatherings. As these structures take root along Crenshaw Boulevard, they're more than metal; they're milestones of our collective endeavor for a neighborhood that thrives in shade and story. Check out this story from The Fabricator about Cinnabar California Inc.’s work to bring shade structures to life. https://lnkd.in/gcRwG8H4 #DestinationCrenshaw
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