In partnership with Matt Bernstine from WashU’s Office of Socially Engaged Practice, we designed a pocket park in the West End neighborhood that could serve as a place for community gathering. Championed by nearby residents, this park was a collaboration between many organizations to make it possible: students from St. Louis ArtWorks designed sculptures that framed the space; Pocket Parks and WashU organized painting installation days; Brightside provided the planting; and the St. Louis Arts Chambers and the West End CID led the community organization to bring energy and momentum to the project. The project’s budget and maintenance constraints shaped a deliberately simple design — one that has proven more resilient for it. The park remains intact and well-used today, a testament to the community investment that brought it to life.