Ventura, CA is one of the many cities throughout the nation that is being targeted by ICE officers. On the west side of the city, a predominantly Latino area, ICE has shattered the idea of safety and unique cultural identity, replacing it with fear, violence, and marginalization.
By utilizing streetscapes and vacant lots in the area, design interventions can work to provide urgent and immediate aid for the Latino immigrant community. These temporary spaces will lay the groundwork for a future of unity and resilience where community members can continue to shape the urban landscape to fit their needs.