Los Angeles is a city of 3.8 million residents in 114 neighborhoods spread across 468 square miles. In such a complex metropolis, how is it possible to develop a common identity as Angelenos? How can we create a sense of place in such a large city? How do we connect with each other and our civic institutions?

Connecting to Los Angeles: Creating Civic Life in LA will examine ways social media can... [read more]

Los Angeles is a city of 3.8 million residents in 114 neighborhoods spread across 468 square miles. In such a complex metropolis, how is it possible to develop a common identity as Angelenos? How can we create a sense of place in such a large city? How do we connect with each other and our civic institutions?

Connecting to Los Angeles: Creating Civic Life in LA will examine ways social media can help create a common sense of place for Angelenos and help foster community engagement and investment. Topics include Los Angeles culture and history, neighborhood media and storytelling, civic engagement, and education.