30 Oct PM Update // October 2020
Want the latest? Check out our 10.26.2020 newsletter. Highlights on University Park Slow Jams, Urban Futures Lab, and upcoming conferences and convenings....
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06 Jul PM Update // July 2020
Want the latest? Check out our 7.6.2020 newsletter. Highlights on University Park Slow Jams, Greetings from East L.A., Urban Futures Lab, and the Rosewood STEM Magnet of Urban Planning and Urban Design Elementary School....
02 Jul Public Matters // University Park Slow Jams is an LA2050 Finalist!
Help Us Build People Power + Collective Action for Safe Streets // In May 2020 alone, 21 pedestrians were killed on LA streets. Traffic safety is a serious problem. University Park Slow Jams is a creative call to action for safer streets. The project builds a network of...
30 Jun Elementary Urban Planners // A consulting project with Rosewood STEM Magnet
During the 2019-2020 academic year, Public Matters consulted with the Rosewood STEM Magnet of Urban Planning and Urban Design, training and coaching teachers on how to integrate urban planning concepts into their curricula. In this process, we emphasized the connection between classroom learning and real-world...
10 Jun Public Matters at Americans for the Arts 2019
Starting Thursday, June 13, 2019, Mike and Reanne will be at the annual Americans for the Arts Convention in the Twin Cities. Mike will be talking about Urban Futures Lab and leadership opportunities for people of color in a conversation with Demone Carter, Program Manager...
16 Apr Welcome, New Fellows! First steps into a Place-based Practice
All jokes aside, on Monday, April 1, 2019, Public Matters welcomed a new cohort of three Urban Futures Lab Fellows! Ashley Ajayi, Brisa Aviles and Sabrina Im leaped into Public Matters' creative civic engagement practice, including a Week 1 tour with former Fellow Shirley Ramirez in...
14 Dec Call for Urban Futures Lab Fellows
The Call for Fellows is now closed. Thanks to all who applied! ****** Public Matters is seeking Fellows for its Urban Futures Lab Program. The Lab is a two-year paid fellowship training and mentorship program geared towards young adults of color ages 18-26 from under-resourced communities in...
03 Aug We’re Hiring! Join the PM team as our new Program Coordinator!
Many thanks to all who submitted materials. We are no longer accepting applications. ***** Program Coordinator (Part-time) Los Angeles, CA July 31, 2018 Overview Public Matters is seeking a part-time, Program Coordinator. We are looking for someone who wants to infuse creativity into equity-driven civic engagement projects, while supporting the growth...