Project by, Zuzanna Bojarska
This project proposes a phased landscape intervention within California’s wildlands that employs strategically designed borders and pathways not as mechanisms of division, but as spatial definitions that promote education, healing, and community engagement. Utilizing fire-resistant and potentially re-used materials such as stone, compacted earth, and moisture-retaining vegetation including aloe vera and native pine species, the design integrates ecological resilience with social functionality. Designed for adaptability, the project can be implemented incrementally based on available volunteer labor, materials, and funding. Designated communal nodes encourage local stewardship and facilitate routine maintenance, thereby reducing wildfire risk. A central component involves educational outreach to local youth, fostering an understanding of fire behavior, prevention, and mitigation ultimately cultivating a community-oriented, ecologically informed approach to land management and resilience.
