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Storytelling and ShareworthyDigital MediaPresenter: Erin Gettis, Assoc. AIACity Historic Preservation OfficerPrincipal Planner
May 30, 2015
Storytelling and ShareworthyDigital MediaPresenter: Erin Gettis, Assoc. AIACity Historic Preservation OfficerPrincipal Planner
May 30, 2015
Community & Economic Development DepartmentNeighborhood Engagement Division
Riverside Statistics
Over 300,000 residents
Largest City in the Inland Empire area of Southern California,
4th largest inland California city after Fresno, Sacramento, and Bakersfield,
Located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles
Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States
12th most populous City in California.
Riverside Statistics
Founded in 1895
1900 highest per capita income in the country
Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River
78 Square Miles of Land
Birthplace of Sunkist Fruit Growers
Home to the Parent Navel Orange Tree, first in North America
Parent Navel Orange Tree
Riverside’s the City of Arts and Innovation
#1 Most Intelligent City in the World
Top 10 of Happiest Young Professionals
Most Playful City USA
Fairmount Park recognized as a Great Places USA
California’s coolest City
Nation’s #1 Holiday Light display (USA Today)
Engaged community
History of Innovation ‐ FMC
Riverside is made up of housing dating back to the 1890s
Over 3000 historically significant properties (individual or in a district)
13 Historic Districts
120+ Landmarks
1000+ Structures of Merit
5110 Magnolia Avenue
Mission Inn Historic District
Reality of Program
Many neighborhoods are popular and highly transitional
No new Landmarks except for Mills Act incentivized ones
Diverse sites were not represented
Landmarks were primarily architect and design related
Modernism and Diverse sites brought more diverse interest
New Media and approach needed
Need to Elevate status of Landmark
Reading the Sites
Riverside’s Historic Destinations
Historic Database
Historic Landmark Viewer
Riverside’s Landmark Legacy
Citywide Apps
Riverside Tour Guide App
Riverside Landmark App
Expanding the Mission
Featured Walks1) Riverside Cultural Trail
2) DT Walking Tours
3) Biking Tours
QR Codes
Connecting with Podcasts
3 Dimensional Rendering and Virtual Travel
Digital Media In Summary
Google Map and Database1) Free
2) Need database of sites with locational data
Landmark App Open Source Software1) Free
2) Some Technical knowledge needed
HistoryPin1) Contract and annual fee
2) Little technical knowledge needed
Riverside Storytelling Project
Asset Based Community Development
My Neighborhood is…
I’m in the “Story” of History…
Landmark Class ‐ Elementary
Neighborfest
HP Ambassadors Program
Our Riverside Our Neighborhoods
Riverside Neighborhood Partnership
Neighborhood Organizations
Our Riverside Our Neighborhoods
Storytelling Booth
Expanding the Mission
Oral History
Theme Collection
Integration into Programs1) Community Events
2) Mayor’s Night Out
Partnerships with existing programs1) Coyote Radio, Television, Digital Lab,
Universities, and Museums.
Storytelling In Summary
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD Institute)
Work with Neighborhood Groups to build capacity and Leadership
History is being made right NOW
We all contribute to History
Identify key assets in your community and use to promote events and volunteerism
Use social media to promote efforts
Build a social media presence
Look for Potential Partnerships
HP Ambassadors
Neighborhood Organizations (Like Memoir Club)
HP Organizations
Museums and Libraries
Social Media (GrowRiverside, Neighborhoods)
Universities
Media (like Radio)
Riverside Downtown Partnership
Thankyou!
Keep it FUN!
Erin Gettis, Associate AIACity Historic Preservation Officer
& Principal Planner
City of Riverside Community & Economic Development Department
Neighborhood Engagement Division
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522
Phone: (951) 826‐5371Direct line: (951) 826‐5463
Fax: (951) 826‐5981
Thank you!