Students in the Making Our Own Space (MOOS) program use power tools to fabricate both temporary and permanent improvements for local parks and vacant spaces. (Photo credit: Helen Liggett)

In an effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields, Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative created Making Our Own Space (MOOS), a design/build program for middle and high school students. The program introduces youth to opportunities in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture. Since 2015, MOOS has been helping educate youth on design fundamentals, construction, urban systems and community engagement. MOOS serves as an incubator for design thinkers and problem-solvers. Building on the MOOS initiative, the National Endowment for the ...

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