City Views

City Views community conversation in a warm lounge setting
About City Views

A community-built archive of memories, stories, and pride.

Welcome to City Views — by Lord 👑 Judah 🦁

Rediscover the heart and soul of White Plains, NY. City Views is a living, breathing digital scrapbook built by our community, for our community. It’s a place to share, relive, and preserve the memories that make our city special, from the 1960s to today.

Travel back in time through a scrolling feed of photos and stories, explore an interactive map of memories, and help us celebrate the local artists, musicians, and chefs who define our culture. Every memory you share and verify helps build a more complete picture of our shared history.

Join us in celebrating the moments, the people, and the places of White Plains. Your story is part of our story.

User Guide: How to Use City Views

About the Creator — Why I’m Built for City Views

Qualifications & Track Record

  • Born and raised in White Plains, NY — rooted in the community I serve.
  • Began creating music at 13; collaborated across White Plains neighborhoods, building culture from the ground up.
  • Professional Teaching Artist for 20+ years with ArtsWestchester — programs in schools, shelters, correctional facilities, and community spaces. ArtsWestchester profile.
  • In 2017, founded True He(ART) Academy — a holistic program blending mindfulness, digital media, and hip hop education. True He(ART) Academy.
  • Creative Placemaking Certificate (2019), New England College Institute of Art & Design — capstone: “White Plains V.O.I.C.E.S” for the City of White Plains.
  • City Views emerged from that capstone — refined through decades of local organizing, partnerships, and youth-centered arts education.
  • Well-established Westchester network positions me to lead City Views locally, then scale countywide and nationwide.

Featured Audiobook

IDEAS — an audiobook by Lord Judah exploring creativity, purpose, and community through story and sound.

City Views is the synthesis of a lifetime in White Plains: artist, educator, organizer, and creative placemaking specialist. I’m committed to honoring our city’s voices and memories while building a future-ready platform that uplifts residents, fosters civic pride, and catalyzes partnerships across the county.~LORD JUDAH

30‑Minute Consultation

Book a focused session on community strategy, curriculum design, or creative placemaking.

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