Volkova was commissioned by the University of Maryland Contemporary Art Purchasing Program (CAPP) Committee to work with the historically Black neighborhood of Lakeland, which is directly adjacent to College Park. The goal of this project is to create a living art archive of Lakeland today, through photography and visual storytelling. Volkova worked with the Lakeland Community Heritage Project and community leaders to connect with the community to create a participatory project. The involvement by the subjects shaped how it unfolded, and the subjects were invited to share stories in order to preserve the legacy of Lakeland in a meaningful, artistic way.

By capturing and connecting with a community that is experiencing intense gentrification to record their present moments, it is ensuring not only that they have a living archive, but also emphasizing the futures of the community. Many University of Maryland students are not even aware of the people who live in the neighborhoods that surround our campus, or their history. This project begins to bridge that gap with the community, connecting the campus to our neighbors.