Connecting Communities and Planting Trees

Overview

The Housing Authority of Los Angeles (HACLA) partnered with us to create a digital platform that would address environmental inequity while fostering community engagement in Watts. Our solution: a mobile-first Tree Dedication Platform that connects residents to local tree planting initiatives while honoring their loved ones.

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The Challenge

Create a mobile platform for Watts residents to dedicate trees to loved ones, combining environmental impact with personal meaning while tracking community participation in local greening initiatives.

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Role

Product Designer

Duration

Nov - May 2022

Team

Sitemapping

The sitemap organized dedication flows, tree planting initiatives, and community features into an intuitive mobile-first structure that prioritizes accessibility for Watts residents.

Sitemapping

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Results

  • Interactive map features increased user engagement in tree selection

  • Personal dedications created emotional connections to environmental initiatives

  • Community participation rose through social sharing features

  • Bilingual support removed language barriers to participation

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