Democracy + Place

A Webinar About Shaping Spaces of Choice and Civic Power​

​Monday, August 4 · 10am PST
Zoom - Free with RSVP 

​How can the design of public spaces uphold and expand democratic values? Join us for a powerful conversation with practitioners reimagining parks, plazas, campuses, and civic spaces as places of equity, expression, and shared power.​

Public space is the ultimate democratic platform—open to all, shaped by many. But how often do our spaces truly reflect the democratic ideals of participation, transparency, freedom of expression, and equitable access?

In this dynamic webinar, we explore how designers, artists, organizers, and public sector leaders are transforming the built environment to enable choice, foster engagement, and defend civic values. From participatory planning processes to spatial justice interventions, we'll hear from practitioners creating the physical conditions for democracy to thrive.

What we’ll explore:

• How space design can promote or inhibit civic participation
• Designing for freedom of movement, expression, and assembly
• Participatory design and community governance models
• The role of beauty, dignity, and symbolism in democratic design
• Tools and tactics for reclaiming and co-creating civic spaces

Want to Present? Share Your Vision.Have a project or idea that brings democratic values to life through design? RSVP below with your pitch to be considered as a co-presenter in our upcoming webinar.

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