Archives: Events
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Creative placemaking / placekeeping
Date: 15 April 2024More info Hear from two perspectives on how creative place making and preservation impacts cities and citizen health! In this session, we will hear about creative placemaking / placekeeping from a professional planning lens and a professional historic preservationist/social advocacy perspective. We will learn about how creative placemaking can have wide ranging impacts, including…
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60th International Making Cities Liveable (IMCL) conference
Start date: 26 April 2024End date: 28 April 2024More info The rich line-up of frontier urban topics will include new research and case studies, and new tools and strategies for public space, placemaking, urban resilience, zoning code reform, street and transportation reform, affordability and diversity, aesthetics and liveability, and liveable cities and towns for ALL.…
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ISA International: SignExpo2024
Start date: 10 April 2024End date: 12 April 2024More info ISA International Sign Expo 2024 registration is open now! The sign, graphics and visual communications industry’s leading trade show, networking and education event. Attendees are able to experience the gamut of the sign, graphics and visual communications industry, including a first look at the revolutionary…
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Incorporating accessibility into design
Date: 9 May 2024More info Whether working for transport systems, cultural institutions or global events, Mima creates experiences, places and processes that are driven by human behaviour and accessible to all. In this talk, Mima’s Head of Accessibility and Inclusive Design, Emily Yates, will share case studies as well as hints and tips on how…
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Wayfinding in healthcare settings
Date: 19 April 2024More info Navigating around our modern urban spaces has become an increasingly complex task. Hospitals, health centres and longterm care settings pose very particular problems for those who use them. DSiDC and the HSE’s Understand Together campaign bring you this novel and fascinating seminar day packed with expert speakers.
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Perspectives on Manplan panel discussion
Date: 6 March 2024More info This Manplan panel talk brings together different perspectives, examining the interconnected worlds of photography, graphic design, architecture, and publishing as seen through the pages of the Manplan series. Experts explore how these disciplines intertwine, shaping perspectives on architectural journalism, visual storytelling, and graphic communication. They discuss the transformative power of…
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York International Women’s Week: Making space – rethinking parks for girls & women
Date: 6 March 2024More info Join us to share ideas in an interactive session that is thought provoking and empowering! -What makes a park ‘welcoming’ to women and girls?-How do you encourage more women/older girls back into these public spaces and reverse the drop off of use as girls enter their teens? A chance to…
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Made by all: How can placemaking help downtowns bounce back?
Date: 4 April 2024More info The coronavirus pandemic has had a harsh impact on downtowns across the United States, particularly in cities where the primary industries fully embraced remote work. But as the number of daily workers has decreased, some cities have successfully adapted by growing the number of residents and visitors downtown, as well…
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Tribute to Phil Baines, 1958–2024
Date: 20 March 2024More info We invite family, friends, colleagues, and alumni to gather and share memories of Phil, honouring the significance and far-reaching impact of Phil and his work in the design community.
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Museums and Heritage Show 2024
Start date: 15 May 2024End date: 16 May 2024More info Join over 2,000 passionate attendees from museums, galleries, heritage sites, and cultural attractions worldwide. Come along and immerse yourself in a world of knowledge exchange, learning, and networking. Dive into vibrant discussions, leave brimming with fresh ideas, and feel inspired by the best.