About Oakland Belonging

How do we reflect past, present, and future stories into the built environment? How might this process enable placemaking, placekeeping, and belonging?

Holding these ambitious inquiries closely, a group of curious high school students gathered in January of 2022 at Chapter 510 in Oakland, California. Thus began a nine-month exploration of Swan’s Market, a local landmark with a rich history.

Go ahead; explore for yourself.