On May 21, 2024, Principal Emily Gosack co-organized a panel, “Designing for Equity: New Parks Prioritize the Community,” that focused on two parks at the forefront of public park design: India Basin in South SF and Oakland’s new Mosswood Park. Moderated by journalist Lydia Lee, the panel highlighted innovative ways of engaging the community in the design process.
This event featured panelists that represented architects, landscape architects, community consultants, and city entities (from left to right): Dominique Elie (LEDDY MAYTUM STACY), Sarah Kuehl (EINWILLERKUEHL), Christine Reed (City of Oakland, DPW), Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee (Arts is Luv), Jackie Flin (A. Philip Randolf Institute), Joshua Silver (SF Recreation & Parks), Katherine Liss (GGN), Emily Gosack (Jensen Architects), and Moderator Lydia Lee.