Join us at National Mechanics during DesignPhiladelphia for a showcase of creative citizen-led urban design projects. What are imaginative, low-budget ways to activate public space? Come hear new ideas to enliven our neighborhoods & bring people together. With special guests:
- Akeem Dixon, emcee
- Andrew Stober, University City District
- Carrie Rathmann, Habitat for Humanity
- Vivian Rowe, Compass Rose Spatial Design
- Lauren Summers, Friends of MARC
- Melinda Anderson, Detroit Design Festival
Limited seating; please register in advance!
- Tickets: $15 (open bar 7-8pm, wine & beer)
- Presented by Urban Consulate & 5th Square
- Thanks to support from Knight Foundation
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Urban Consulate is a network of parlors for urban exchange. Over the last year we've hosted over 100 conversations in Detroit, Philadelphia & New Orleans to bring people together and share ideas for better cities. Join us @UrbanConsulate and urbanconsulate.com.
5th Square is Philly's urbanist political action committee. Formed in 2014, 5th Square supports candidates for local elected office who are committed to policy change in the areas of transportation, land use, and public space, and to advance a vision for a more accessible, sustainable, equitable Philadelphia for all residents.
DesignPhiladelphia highlights the work of thousands of local designers, architects, and creative professionals to demonstrate Philadelphia’s reemergence as a 21st century city shaped by thoughtful design, collaborative business practices, and community engagement. The oldest design festival of its kind in the country, the festival runs for 10 days in October.