See inside a Watts gym renovated with help from Vanessa Bryant and the Lakers

The Nickerson Gardens housing complex, originally designed in 1955 by prolific architect Paul Revere Williams, had a special connection to Kobe Bryant and his youth basketball program.Vanessa Bryant joined Nickerson Gardens residents Monday for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of refurbished gym at the public housing community in Watts., was chosen for the project by the widow of Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

"Accessibility is everything," Watkins said."Growing up, I was chasing my dreams. I didn't really have access to an indoor gym. So, to see Vanessa and everybody just come together and create something amazing for the community and allow young people to pursue their dreams is just amazing.", one of Los Angeles' most prolific architects. The housing complex has 1,066 units and shared open spaces, including a central playground.

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