The Sidewalk Ballet Field Guide

The Sidewalk Ballet Field Guide is a growing collection of people, organizations, projects, books, ideas and ongoing conversations about cities and the people who shape them. It grows out of the podcast, but extends well beyond it—connecting the people doing the work, the places where it’s happening, and the ideas, experiments and resources worth carrying forward. Think of it as part reference library, part trail of breadcrumbs: a way to follow the conversation wherever it leads.

Explore by type, browse alphabetically or by date, or search for something specific. Follow the tags to discover connections—or explore the map to see where the people, projects and ideas in the Field Guide take us.

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Chelsea Ritter-Soronen

Chelsea Ritter-Soronen is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, small business owner and public arts consultant. She is the Founding Principal of Ground Shift Studio, a mural company specializing in pavement art, established in 2013 (originally named Chalk Riot).

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CicLAvia

CicLAvia transforms Los Angeles streets into temporary car-free public spaces, inviting people to walk, bike, skate, and experience the city at a different pace. Inspired by Bogotá’s Ciclovía, the recurring events connect neighborhoods across Los Angeles while demonstrating how streets can become places for movement, community, exploration, and everyday public life.