Community Gallery

Photos from select events

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Visioning Workshop #1

04/29/26 & 05/02/26

Large group of people at an indoor event, holding colorful posters related to community, nature, and recreation, with tables and chairs in the foreground.
Group of diverse people gathered outdoors at a community event or rally, holding signs and raising fists, with blue sky, palm trees, and green trees in the background.
A diverse group of people gathered around a table outdoors at a community event, engaging in conversation and eating. In the background, other attendees are setting up booths, and there are trees and parked cars.
Group of people dressed in traditional Native American costumes with feathered headdresses at an outdoor event.
People sitting at a table outdoors under tents, engaged in discussion, with maps and materials spread out on the table during a community event.
A man dressed in a black shirt with blue and silver feathered tribal costume drinking from a shell during a cultural celebration outdoors, with another person in colorful traditional attire and a headdress in the background.
A man wearing a hat lifts a young boy into the air during an outdoor event with colorful artwork and other people in the background.
A group of diverse people sitting in a circle in a park during a sunny day, some with notebooks and others listening, with trees, tents, and a few parked cars in the background.
Group of four senior men performing music outdoors, with one playing trumpet, others on guitar and percussion, surrounded by musical equipment and set against a background of trees and cloudy sky.
Two Indigenous men sitting around a traditional drum, with people in the background at Mundo Gardens, an outdoor community event.
A diverse group of people in a community center room gathered around a large poster on a table. The poster has the words 'Pathways to Recreation' written on it with various photos attached. People are engaging in arts and crafts activities, and some
A woman with dark hair holds a microphone while speaking in front of a large displayed map. There are other people partially visible behind the map, and the room has blue and gray walls with ceiling tiles. Various artwork and electronic equipment are
A group of diverse people working on a large landscape painting at a table filled with art supplies, photographs, and printed images, with a monitor displaying images in the background.
A diverse group of people seated around a large table participating in a meeting or workshop. Some are reading or looking at papers and a laptop, while others listen or engage with each other. The table has maps, notes, and drinks. In the background,
People attending an outdoor informational event, looking at posters and engaging in discussion.
A diverse group of people sitting in a circle at a community event or meeting in a bright indoor space with large windows and a city map on the floor.
A diverse group of people gathered in a circle for a meeting in a room with purple walls and a large window. Some are holding notebooks, tablets, or pens, and a little girl is sitting in a pink chair.
A diverse group of people gathered around a table collaborating on a community planning project, examining a large map with colorful markings, markers, and sticky notes.

First Friday with SANDAG at Maat Mataa Yum

04/03/26

A group of people gathered outdoors at a community event under a bridge during sunset, engaging with informational posters on a long table.
A large group of diverse people gathered outdoors under a bridge, waving and smiling at the camera during a community event, with some children and adults present, and palm trees and cars in the background.
A community meeting taking place under a bridge in the late afternoon sunset. A woman is presenting a large visual display about potential solutions for reconnecting communities. Several elderly and young residents are seated at the tables, some with
People gathered outdoors under a bridge, participating in an event with tables, chairs, tents, and informational displays. The setting appears to be in a sunny, semi-urban area with palm trees.
A large group of people gathered outdoors, sitting at tables covered with maps and informational materials, engaging in discussion during what appears to be a community or educational event.
Community event under a bridge with tents and signs. Signs say 'Stop,' 'Keep Our Community Clean,' and 'Love Your Mother.' A group of people is gathered around booths and displays in the background. A photo board on the right welcomes visitors.
People at an outdoor event with artwork and informational posters on display. A woman in a black top and sunglasses is smiling and talking to a man in a yellow safety vest, who is pointing to an artwork on an easel. A young girl on a scooter is nearb
A group of people at an outdoor event under a bridge with a table of food and drinks. A woman holds a drink and wears glasses and a headscarf, smiling. A man with tattoos on his arm and a baseball cap stands nearby. Other people are socializing in th
People attending an outdoor presentation or meeting under a bridge, with tables, chairs, and a presenter at the front. A detailed map of San Diego is spread on a table in the foreground.

Maat Mataa Yum Monthly Clean Up & Anti-Dumping

03/21/26

A person with long dark hair, tattoos, sunglasses, and a black patterned shirt is painting graffiti on a pile of large rocks with spray paint cans. They are kneeling on the sidewalk outdoors under a canopy with a bridge, trees, and a grassy area in t
People working on a construction site with debris, rocks, and a portable toilet in the background, some trees on a hill, and a fence.
Two women wearing sun visors and sunglasses standing behind a table outdoors with painted signs, art supplies, and a paint can. They are smiling and appear to be volunteering at an outdoor community event on a sunny day.
A mobile produce stand truck offering fruits and vegetables, with people and bicycles nearby at an outdoor market under a bridge, tall palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A signboard advertising a farmers market with colorful fruits and vegetables, set up outdoors under a bridge with a food truck and a person in a hat in the background.
A young girl and a woman painting on a piece of wood at an outdoor event. The girl is focused on her art while the woman, wearing a baseball cap, looks at her work. There are paint cans, brushes, and supplies on the table, with a backdrop of trees, a
Colorful handmade signs that read "My Community Land" and are decorated with yellow and red flowers, set among painted rocks in an outdoor area with tents, trees, and an overpass in the background.
Graffiti-covered blocks of wood and debris in the foreground, with a barbed wire fence, trees, and an open hillside with grasses and shrubs in the background.
Group of women painting wooden signs outdoors under an overpass on a sunny day.
People working together to construct a brick fire pit or garden border outdoors under a canopy, with a food truck and trees in the background.
Man in striped shirt and cap carrying a white bucket, standing near a pile of rocks at an outdoor construction or landscaping site, with a silver truck and a field of trees in the background.
A man with tattoos on his arm and neck, wearing a blue baseball cap and black T-shirt, spray paints orange letters on a wooden sign attached to a grey wall outdoors during daytime.
A woman in a green top and black pants holds a bucket and a tool while standing among a pile of rocks at a construction or demolition site, with greenery and trees in the background.

Community Land Trust Workshops

02/12/26 & 03/06/26

A large group of diverse people seated at tables in a conference room or classroom, listening to a woman presenting at the front of the room. The room has white walls, a whiteboard, and posters, with a ceiling of white panels and fluorescent lighting
A large room filled with people attending a community workshop or meeting. Several round tables with chairs are occupied by individuals eating, drinking, or using laptops. A woman in a blue outfit is walking among the tables. A wall-mounted display s
Group of people attending a workshop or seminar in a conference room, some taking notes, listening to a woman presenting at the front.
A diverse group of people participating in a workshop or discussion in a conference room. Some are seated around tables, others are standing and engaging with documents and devices. In the background, a large screen displays activity instructions and
A woman with curly hair, wearing a cap and green jacket, writes on a large white poster. The poster contains a question about how community land trusts have been used, with bullet points listing homes, manufacturing, and apartments. Behind her is a l
People sitting around tables in a large indoor room, engaging in a meeting or discussion, with some listening, some speaking, and others observing. There are informational posters and a mural or photograph on the wall in the background.
A diverse group of people sitting around a table during a presentation in a conference room. A woman is speaking and gesturing, with a large screen displaying presentation slides behind her. The room has a blue accent wall and colorful artwork, with
People gather outdoors at a community event with tables and booths set up, some displaying artwork, food, and informational materials, in a courtyard area next to a modern building with large glass windows.
Group of people sitting around a conference table engaged in a discussion, with a man in a plaid shirt and cap speaking to the group.
Colorful sticky notes in yellow, orange, green, and blue on a black wall, with handwritten notes on topics related to diversity, community, and culture.
A group of diverse people gathered around a table working on a community planning project. One person is writing on a large sheet of paper, with posters and maps on the wall behind them showing development and housing ideas for Southeast San Diego.

Green Corridor Holiday Event at Maat Mataa Yum

12/13/25

People gathering and dancing outdoors under a bridge during a festive event on a sunny day.
A busy outdoor holiday event with many people shopping at vendor tables, some wearing Christmas hats. There are colorful tents and a backdrop of houses, trees, and an overpass. The scene includes children and adults browsing and socializing.
A group of people, some wearing festive attire like Santa hats, enjoying an outdoor event under a bridge with tents and booths around, during a sunny day.
Native American dancers and performers in traditional attire at an outdoor cultural event, with tents and cars in the background.
Man with long hair and black beanie wearing a black hoodie, painting at an outdoor art fair. The painting features caricatures of children. Other people and booths are visible in the background under a bridge on a sunny day.
A young boy wearing a bright pink hat and green shirt looking at a large informational poster about freeway 252 at an outdoor event. Several other people are visible, some reading posters, under a blue canopy tent with tables nearby. Vehicles are par
People at an outdoor event gathered around a large informational display board, which features maps and colorful sticky notes, and are engaging in discussions.
Two artists creating graffiti on a concrete pillar under a bridge. One is standing on a ladder with spray paint, the other is crouching on the ground.
Group of people celebrating outdoors under a bridge, including individuals dressed as Santa Claus and a Christmas elf, with palm trees and traffic signals in the background.

Reconnecting Communities Ramp Closure Event

10/12/24

People sitting around a table under a canopy at an outdoor event, with several individuals on bicycles in the background and a hillside with trees and buildings
Group of four people standing behind a table at an outdoor community event, under a blue canopy with trees in the background. The table displays informational materials and a sign on the front reads 'mundo garden'. There are two large posters on stan
A group of people walking in an outdoor event, with some wearing casual clothing and others in athletic wear. One man is holding two colorful parrots, a macaw and a blue-and-yellow parrot, on his hand. The background shows trees, buildings, a traffic
A large group of diverse people gathered together outdoors on a sunny day, some holding bicycles and skateboards, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A diverse group of people gather along a sidewalk to watch a person walking in a street festival with a clear blue sky and trees in the background.
Many people gathered at a biking event on a sunny day, with tents along the side of the road and children riding bikes in the foreground. Trees and a highway overpass are visible in the background.
People at an outdoor market or festival, with tents set up, including a woman riding a bike with a baby in a cargo attachment, and others walking and browsing tents.
A large outdoor community event with many people, tents, and tents set up along a street with a view of cityscape buildings in the background. Some people are riding bikes, walking, and socializing.
A group of diverse people riding bikes on a sunny day, some wearing helmets, on a dedicated bike lane with trees and buildings in the background.

First Friday & First Beautification of Maat Mataa Yum

10/04/24

People sitting in a circle outdoors under a large concrete overpass, engaging in a group discussion or workshop, with graffitied wall and greenery in the background.
Two women and a dog standing in front of a colorful mural featuring large slices of watermelon and other fruits on a fence at an outdoor location.
Underpass with concrete structure and support columns, a chain-link fence painted with colorful flower and leaf graffiti, a few people standing near the fence, trees and a clear sky in the background.
People painting a large colorful mural of flowers on a fence under an overpass. Spray paint cans are scattered on the ground nearby.
Woman painting a large outdoor mural with colorful floral and nature designs. She is kneeling on the ground, working on the mural, with trees and a fence in the background.