Reclaiming Public Space invites young people (ages 16–25) from Charlottesville’s Black descendant community to share their visions for how public parks can better serve the community. This one-time event offers an opportunity for youth to voice their ideas for transforming public parks into inclusive, accessible, and culturally reflective spaces. Feedback gathered during the event will directly inform the next steps of the Swords into Plowshares project
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM – Welcome & Riding/Walking Tour of Washington Park and the surrounding landscape
11:30 AM – Light Lunch & Small Group Discussion
Prompt: What are your thoughts on current public spaces in Charlottesville?
(Lunch includes Bodo’s, sandwich fixings, assorted chips, and water)
12:15 PM – Collaborative Visioning Activity
