Intro to Placemaking
Even a parking space can be turned into a nice place. (Photo by Sara Cole.)
Have you heard the term placemaking? Ever wonder what it means?
In this class, you’ll learn the origins of placemaking as a concept and social movement, and we’ll review the fundamentals of this interdisciplinary practice. We’ll also do a site-specific exercise in the park.
The following week, we’ll dive deeper into placemaking case studies in an optional second class: Placemaking in Practice. Please register separately to attend that class as well.
Location
Meridian Hill Park
2500 16th St. NW
Washington,
DC
20009
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Meet by the Joan of Arc statue
Past event
Instructor
Stephanie Echeveste is an artist/urbanist focused on creating social change through creative experiences. She works by day as placemaking manager for a real estate company in the D.C. area, and after hours she runs a creative workshop called cocktails+craft. She loves creating memorable experiences, traveling, and learning what makes people tick. Placemaking and placekeeping are among her passions, and she is committed to inspiring others to do their part to make the world a little bit more beautiful.