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2019 Seattle Design Festival - Gensler Design Discussion
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Join us for an interactive discussion on how public open space can promote balance and equity in the City of Seattle. Presented by Gensler and AIA Seattle Design+ Wellbeing Committee
This discussion will explore how designers can support holistic and systemic solutions that address barriers to equity in the community. We will examine a collection of case studies from local design teams, neighborhood coalitions and city policy makers that seek to implement place-based solutions. Following the presentations we will expand the conversation through a moderated Q&A emphasizing community-based design approaches to the development of public open space.
Joel Fariss (Moderator) – Design Research, Strategy & Innovation, Gensler
Lara Rose – Principal, Walker Macy
Cayce James – Senior Planner, City of Seattle, Outside Citywide
Gregory Davis – Managing Strategist, Rainier Beach Action Coalition
Patrice Thomas – City of Seattle, Equitable Development Initiative