Northeastern assistant professor of architecture Killion Mokwete has developed projects around the world—from his native Botswana to the U.K., Greece, Russia and beyond. His latest work is in Roxbury, less than 2 miles south of Northeastern’s Boston campus.
The newly designed Winthrop Community Garden in Roxbury is a multi-faceted art installation—driven in part by Mokwete’s students—that commemorates the Black Panther Party and its efforts on behalf of the Roxbury community. The garden, which will formally open Saturday morning, was developed in conjunction with Roxbury Path Forward Neighborhood Association and other community leaders.
It is funded by the City of Boston and managed by The Trustees of Reservations. Other collaborators…
