An Olympics Legacy Opportunity: Parks, Culture & Placemaking
Moderator: Aura Vasquez, Fmr. Commissioner, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Panel: Joe Edmiston, Executive Director, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Andrea Ambriz, General Manager, Exposition Park
Mia Lehrer, President, Studio MLA
Responder: Aaron Paley, CicLAvia
Join our discussion on leveraging the Olympics as a catalyst for parks, culture, and placemaking initiatives. Exposition Park, home to past Olympics and with a new general manager, is set to model greater access, equity, and sustainability at one of L.A.'s urban jewels. Hear how cities can harness the momentum of the Olympics to create lasting legacies for community well-being, culture, and the fostering of vibrant public spaces.