Joni L Janecki & Associates

The Willows Ranch (El Saucito) Carrizo Plains.

WHY INCLUSIVE DESIGN MATTERS (1 of 5) The Diversity of College Life is not a playground of privilege any more. Current and upcoming students are recognized as t...he most diverse generation ever in race, ethnicity, religion, and gender identity. Here are some snapshots from our latest issue of Evolution, our quarterly journal, about how schools reflect and serve this new population, and how we seek to inform our planning and design to help them do it. COMMUNITY WITH DIVERSITY: UC BERKELEY LOWER SPROUL RE-DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER UC Berkeley is famous for its rich tapestry of student organizations that both articulate and engage the student community in passionate pursuit of intellectual, political, and cultural advancement. Our team led a highly inclusive framework of workshops and small group meetings that involved over 800 student groups, as well as faculty, staff, community and civic leaders. Following the community planning process, the student body was so invested that they voted decisively to support this project through additional student fees, in spite of concurrent protests over tuition increases. | Photo Credit: Alan Karchmer Link to Evolution: https://www.moorerubleyudell.com//win/journal_winter2020.h

Big news! Today we launch our community-sourced virtual photography exhibit, '2020 Vision.' As a community, Santa Cruz County residents found healing and solace... in nature throughout 2020, but with stark reminders that natural phenomena can completely alter our ways of life. The nearly 100 images and stories featured in '2020 Vision' explore how our community has captured and reflected upon this unique year. View the exhibit: https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/2020-vision/ Photo by JohnnyChien.photo. Sponsored by Bay Photo Lab, Harry and Mary Blanchard, The Hyatt Family, Dr. Elizabeth Quinn, Santa Cruz County Bank, and Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards and Winery.

Watch the unveiling of today's Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase I! Our virtual ribbon-cutting includes community members out on the trail hosted by Mayor Donna Meyers..., Councilmember Justin Cummings and RTC Executive Director Guy Preston. Hear from Supervisor Ryan Coonerty and community partners who helped to bring this exciting project to completion -- Enjoy! See more