Building Modern Community Centers: A Conversation with Barrett
In this episode, Kyla speaks with Barrett, Founder of Portland Community Squash (PCS), about what it takes to build a modern, space-based community center. PCS uses squash as a vehicle for creating multicultural and multigenerational connection, offering a model that is inspiring communities across the country.
After ten years of building PCS, Barrett has not only grown a thriving community center. He also mentors emerging leaders seeking to create similar spaces. He shares his philosophy that location, leadership, and capital must align for a community center to truly succeed.
Kyla and Barrett discuss the inception of PCS, the realities of prioritization, the ebbs and flows of Founder life, and the grit and resilience required to stay committed to a long-term vision. Barrett’s consistency and dedication shine through, and this episode highlights the lasting, positive impact PCS continues to spark, both in the Portland area and beyond.
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