Rethinking and Activating Public Space in Seattle and Boston
Abstract: Seattle and Boston are two U.S. cities that have embraced new roles the public sector can play in managing and activating public space, including streets. Seattle's Public Space Management Program and Boston's Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics support innovative public space projects by partnering with city departments, community members, and designers to pilot, test, learn, and scale placemaking initiatives. Presenters will share highlights of their programs and the successes and failures of catalyst projects.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jennifer Wieland Seattle DOT
Co-Presenter: Kris Carter City of Boston
Co-Presenter: Nate Cormier SvR Design Company
31. LESSON #1
Talented people want to make a difference in their city
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32. THE PUBLIC SPACE INVITATIONAL
submissions due March 28th
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“STILL GOT LOVE FOR THE STREETS.”
- Dr. DRE
“DITTO.”- Us
72 ENTRIES
PUBLIC
ART
PLACE-
MAKING
SEATING
TECH
CIVIC
BUILDINGS
33. PHOTO: METRO BOSTON
PARKLETS
CHARLES RIVER ISLANDS
LOBBY SKY
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49. PHOTO: METRO BOSTON
PARKLETS
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PROJECT COSTS
Outside Partners $15,000
City of Boston $20,000
50. PHOTO: METRO BOSTON
PARKLETS
LESSONS LEARNED
1.there are very talented people who want to make a difference in their city
1.find where the system fails by testing it
1.the process is about partnership
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