In today’s education system, structured learning often overshadows opportunities for outdoor exploration, student well-being, and community engagement. Many students navigate disconnected, unsafe, and uninspiring routes between school and home, limiting their interaction with the local environment. This project seeks to reimagine student mobility by designing a safe, engaging, and nature-integrated network of pathways that connect Maria Carrillo High School, Rincon Valley Middle School, and Madrone Elementary School to each other and key public resources.

At the heart of this network is The Nest, a dynamic community hub that transforms an underutilized commercial lot into a vibrant after-school destination. The project…