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ARCH698B: Advanced Design-Research

Instructor : Esther Margulies, PLA, ASLA

Expo Wilderness Park: Grounding Memory Through Queer Ecology

Expo Wilderness Park encourages the coexistence of nature and people, reintroducing native habitats and embracing ecological wildness. Moving away from rigid, artificial aesthetics, the park uses wild planting strategies as a symbol of ecological and queer resilience throughout time. At the heart of this transformation is an AIDS memorial landscape, a living tribute that commemorates lives lost while addressing the intersection of queer history and environmental exploitation. This inclusive park offers spaces for reflection, healing, affirmation, and memory, fostering a deeper connection to both nature and community in the heart of Los Angeles.