A Journey from Research to Action About this Event In this presentation, Setha Low will trace her journey from the ethnographic study of the Latin American plaza and the development of the theory of spatializing culture to becoming a public space and social justice activist. She'll concentrate on the methodologies and research experiences that transformed …

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Bias has created spatial and systemic barriers for all women and gender diverse individuals, especially those between the ages of 40 & 60. About this Event Space is gendered. Domestic space, associated with nurturing and child-rearing, was conceived as a women’s space. And the city, comprising of spaces and places that support mobility, adventure, and …

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In the second phase of our From What Is to What If: Reimagining and Rebuilding Our World campaign, Transition leaders from across the country are invited to participate in a series of National Network Strategy Conversations that will help inform and guide a new, transformative strategy for Transition US and the Transition Movement here in …

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Ban Glyphosate Teach-in! Join us to witness the evidence linking the popular chemical Round-up to Autism, Parkinsons, Bee Decline. A deep dive into the facts from dedicated ecologists from Transition Town Manchester. Highlighting solutions like banning Glyphosate, educating lawn-care companies, legislative advocacy. Theo Talcott is spiritual person doing activism, ally of Mother Earth and Water …

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The Introduction of Street Trees in Boston and New York About this Event When James Stuart declared in 1771 that “a garden in a street is not less absurd than a street in a garden,” he was right. It did seem like a ridiculous idea. Tree roots broke up pavements and sewers, falling leaves clogged …

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The Co-Cities project offers a set of “design principles” that can help position cities and city space as a “commons”. About this Event Professor Foster will discuss her forthcoming book "Co-Cities," based in part on a survey of public policies and projects in cities around the world as part of a decade-long investigation into the …

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Co-author of "The 99% Invisible City," a field guide to the hidden world of everyday design, with show host Roman Mars. About this Event Kurt Kohlstedt writes articles and tells stories at 99% Invisible in addition to managing the website and coming up with wacky episode titles. He recently co-authored The 99% Invisible City, a …

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In the second phase of our From What Is to What If: Reimagining and Rebuilding Our World campaign, Transition leaders from across the country are invited to participate in a series of National Network Strategy Conversations that will help inform and guide a new, transformative strategy for Transition US and the Transition Movement here in …

National Network Strategy Conversation: Local Government Collaboration Read More »

In the second phase of our From What Is to What If: Reimagining and Rebuilding Our World campaign, Transition leaders from across the country are invited to participate in a series of National Network Strategy Conversations that will help inform and guide a new, transformative strategy for Transition US and the Transition Movement here in …

National Network Strategy Conversation: Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response Read More »

In the second phase of our From What Is to What If: Reimagining and Rebuilding Our World campaign, Transition leaders from across the country are invited to participate in a series of National Network Strategy Conversations that will help inform and guide a new, transformative strategy for Transition US and the Transition Movement here in …

National Network Strategy Conversation: Coalition Building & Strategic Partnerships Read More »