Progress

Where We Stand Today

This is an early-stage, honest effort. Here is exactly what exists so far — and what is still just a drawing.

  1. Milestone 01

    Domains secured

    kintsugimovement.org and kintsugipod.com are purchased and held for the initiative.

  2. Milestone 02

    Arroyo Seco meeting

    An on-site meeting in the Arroyo Seco area to walk potential green-space placements and discuss the scattered model.

  3. Milestone 03

    Prototype requested

    Troy / Isabel Hurado's office has requested a prototype pod — the first formal ask for something physical to review.

  4. Milestone 04

    Volunteer app concept

    A map-based volunteer alert app is sketched and specified. Development is currently minimal — concept stage only.

Concept

The Kintsugi Volunteer App

A simple map. When someone reports a person who could use food, water, or company, a pin drops — and trained volunteers nearby get an alert. Whoever can go, goes.

  • Map pins for individuals who have asked for or accepted contact.
  • Proximity alerts to nearby trained volunteers only.
  • Notes carried between visits so relationships continue, not restart.
  • Automatic time credit logging for every hour served.

Status: concept and mockup only. App development is currently minimal, and privacy safeguards will be designed before any real data is collected.

Colorful kintsugi-patterned pods and restrooms on a boardwalk site with the Los Angeles skyline at golden hour