On Thursday, Jan 31

Image from my friend's 20x200, get 'em while you can.

This event posting is dedicated to this one, for whom I have a soft spot. Go out and find some inspiration to make the public spaces around you better.

From Design Trust for Public Space:
"Tipping Points: Art, Design, Architecture, Politics, and Civic Engagement"
Moderated by: Susan Szenasy; editor in chief, Metropolis Magazine
Introduction by President Dr. Thomas Schutte
6:30 pm to 8:00pm, Thurs Jan 31
Reception to follow

Seeded with the idea of political engagement and grassroots activism this session will speak to driving change in NYC. The audience will be encouraged to offer ideas and strategies to continue the momentum of change. Open to the community.

o Letitia James - City Councilwoman, Brooklyn, District 35
o Wendy Feuer - Asst. Commissioner for Urban Art and Planning, DOT
o Laurie Kerr - Mayor's Office for Long Term Planning and Sustainability
o Blaise Backer - Director, Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project
o Sean Meenan - Owner, Habana Outpost
o Deborah Marton - Executive Director, Design Trust for Public Space
o Eva Hanhardt - Coordinator, Pratt EMS program

Higgins Hall, Pratt Institute
Southeast corner of Lafayette Avenue & St. James Place, Brooklyn
G train to Clinton/Washington