Often, in moments of crisis, problems are solved narrowly and quickly. But crisis also affords the opportunity to take risks, be innovative, and push the envelope. Today we confront two crises: one new, COVID-19, and one that has persisted for generations, racism and social inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted cities to rethink the public realm, closing streets, expanding outdoor activities, and moving programs online. In doing so, stewards of the public realm also have the opportunity (and responsibility) to advance social equity. This prompts critical questions. Are new public spaces for everyone? Is this the infrastructure historically disadvantaged communities need and want? Who can safely use these spaces? This panel aims to start answering some of these questions, bringing together design, government, and community stakeholders to speak openly about the intersection of COVID-19 and social equity in the public realm.

Join Warren Logan, Blaine Merker, and Brooke Staton on July 30 as they explore the ways our public spaces are tied to our fight for social equity.

Register: https://lnkd.in/gWSSqXt

Planning as a profession has contributed to violence and trauma of BIPOC. This conversation will provide space to collectively imagine new methodologies, relationships, strategies, and collective-care as we navigate planning practice during COVID-19 and in support of the uprising for Black liberation and beyond.

Co-Facilitated by Annie Mendoza; Yanisa Techagumthorn, Brytanee Brown, Brooke Staton

Produced by PUEBLO PLANNING & UNTOKENING

Video recording: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=296965825013759

A strategy session about giving the movement its nutrients: support and coordination of liberation work across sectors and faces of oppression, inspired by Emergent Strategy’s insights on mycelium.

Register at: amc.alliedmedia.org

Video recording: coming soon!

"We Demand Community Control: The most impacted in our communities need to control the laws, institutions, and policies that are meant to serve us – from our schools to our local budgets, economies, and police department." - M4BL

As part of the Movement for Black Lives Week of Action, we are hosting a virtual conversation about opportunities for community control.

Join us today, Thursday, June 4th at 5:30pm PST (8:30pm EST) as we reflect on where we are right now, the possibility of self-governance, and the need to defund the police.

PBP's Shari Davis will be in conversation with Brooke Staton of Reflex Design Collective, Erica Perry from Law for Black Lives, organizer Tracey Corder and other partners and friends.

Video recording: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=602383953722369&ref=watch_permalink