California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

The project aims to turn an existing habitat at Cal Poly’s Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies into a public education space focused on urban wildlife, biodiversity, habitat, and conservation. The Lyle Center offers a biodiversity hotspot for native and urban-tolerant wildlife, making the outdoor location ideal for informal learning through educational signage, sculptures, and integrated website content that highlights the local plant and animal species. The project furthers the Center’s mission to serve as an example for Southern California communities, and anticipates its resources to be made available in multiple languages. Accessible pathways allow for linked experiences and applied learning that celebrates biodiversity and conservation.

Faculty Lead:
Lorena Garcia

Students:
Hanna Hashem, Corinne Alexander, Fatima Barajas, Micaela Magallanes, Janet Cruz, Jacob Gotshalk, Javier Esquivel, Nikki Just, Alissa Evangelista, Gabby Hauge, Eric Rodriguez, Sienna Sisavath, Melissa Montoya, Daniel Moreno. These students are a representation of 120 student from LA2111 Design Lab: Gathering Around the Lyle Center.

Collaborating Partner:
Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies

Aligned LA County Sustainability Plan Goals:
Goal 5: Thriving ecosystems, habitats and biodiversity. Goal 6: Accessible parks, beaches, recreational waters, public lands, and public spaces that create opportunities for respite, recreation, ecological discovery, and cultural activities.

Premiere Segment

Pitch deck

Group photo