At the second of eight talks we’ll learn how Andrew Howard of Team Better Block is working to strengthen the connection between people and the places they share through Community Placemaking, a hands-on approach to collectively reimagining and then re-shaping public spaces at the heart of the community. Come hear how communities are capitalizing on local assets to create quality public spaces that support their ongoing evolution, and stay for a hands-on workshop after the talk. The talk is open to all, but due to the hands-on nature of the skills workshop it is limited to 50 participants.

Head over to Alternator after the talk where we'll be building placemaking features like benches, bike racks, and planters. The guys at Alternator have pre-cut the plywood on their CNC router so that we can assemble the features to be deployed as part of a placemaking event the following day. You'll get hands on training in building placemaking features, you'll hear how Alternator can support future placemaking efforts, and you'll be part of our pilot team for future placemaking events. Come help us build the city we envision.

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