HOST A VISIT!

The HEAR HERE mobile community billboard truck is a vehicle for empowerment and understanding, designed to gather stories, share memories, and encourage neighborhood interaction. With a large digital display screen, a sound system, and an eye-catching analogue display board, the Hear Here truck is available to visit your North Oakland block!

About the Truck & Billboard:

  • HEAR HERE is the cutest, custom-built EV vintage truck on the streets! 

  • The digital billboard display is a large (50” x 63”) outdoor LED screen that can present high quality videos, graphics, images, and even live upload of images for on-site interactivity! 

  • The sound system will share local music, stories and more!

Usage:

  • For use in the neighborhoods of North and Northwest Oakland only.

  • Approval for use of the truck will take up to 48 hours after submission of the below request form.

  • The community billboard truck will share non-commercial materials only to build trust and encourage community safety and interaction.

Hosting:

  • Fill out the form on this page to request the  HEAR HERE mobile community billboard truck to visit your block.  

  • The truck will drive slowly around your block and surrounding blocks.  The truck will stop for interactions every 15-20 minutes or depending on interest.

  • A team of minimum two (2) people will be with the truck: a driver and community engager to support interaction. 

  • As a host, you’ll let neighbors know that the HEAR HERE truck will be visiting!  We’ll provide you with a flyer PDF to share via print and/or email.

  • After the truck’s outing, we’ll follow up to get your feedback on the experience!

  • The billboard can announce community or neighborhood events. Email us for more information!  Email: info@commonsarchive.net


See the HEAR/HERE Community Billboard in action!

Filmed & edited by Malik Hardcastle @shotbyhardcastle