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Photo: Pamela Palma

A Profile of Four Squares

Oakland, CA 2009

This multimedia installation, an extension of 10,000 Steps, showcased four historic parks in downtown Oakland and their communities. Four park stations, complete with park signs, benches and community bulletin boards displayed: short documentary films about the parks, contemporary and archival photos, neighborhood information, newspaper clippings, and maps. Special events included community-led cultural demonstrations and docent-led walking tours.

• See also:
• 10ksteps.org