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Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), a nonprofit community development corporation in Boston's South End, has been instrumental in supporting social and economic mobility for families, particularly within the Latinx community. This tour will showcase "La Casa" Multicultural Center at Villa Victoria, which Studio Enee designed for IBA in partnership with Ann Beha Associates. The 26,000-square-foot center includes spaces for community events, a youth art room, art gallery, roof deck, and multipurpose spaces.
Join us to discover how the project has strengthened community identity and cohesion through a culturally informed engagement process.
Learning Objectives
- Delve into the sociopolitical context that influenced the urban makeup and placemaking of Villa Victoria in Boston's South End.
- Experience "La Casa" Multicultural Center as a neighborhood and Latinx community convening and celebratory space.
- Explore the importance of an inclusive, culturally informed engagement process in shaping community-focused design.
- Hear from the owner about how the project fosters Latinx artistic and cultural expression while providing a safe, vibrant environment for community engagement.