Field Notes

Imagination Alley – Metuchen, New Jersey

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This alley in November 2016 was nothing much to speak of. A few planters kept cars from driving through. That was it. First Iteration – November 2017 Stylized lights were added in November 2017. This gave the alley some lighting to make it more welcoming for pedestrians crossing from the public parking lot to Main … Read more

Placemaking: Building It Lighter, Quicker, and Cheaper & Managing It Well – Atlantic City, New Jersey

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“Placemaking: Building It Lighter, Quicker, and Cheaper & Managing It Well,” Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development, Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey (October 5-6, 2017) Placemaking focuses on creating and enhancing public spaces. Learn how to turn underused spaces into vibrant community gathering places and destinations without a big municipal investment … Read more

Open Space Technology – Winnipeg, Canada

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We were first introduced to the concept of Open Space Technology at the International Downtown Association Conference in Winnipeg, Canada. The principles of Open Space Technology are as simple as they are easy to understand. A room was programmed to be used as an open space for the duration of the conference. People had the … Read more

Mastering the Art of Bringing Low-Cost Rapid Change Downtown – Winnipeg, Canada

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Mastering the Art of Bringing Low-Cost Rapid Change Downtown, International Downtown Association, Winnipeg, Canada (September 13, 2017) There is an international trend of low-cost interventions being used to test out ideas before making large capital improvements. Pop-up parks, guerilla wayfinding, and mobile vendors are just a few innovations. During this session you will learn about … Read more