Art, Placekeeping, and Community Development

This panel discussion brings together urban planners, artists, and community organizers to discuss the role of art in strengthening communities and creating spatially just cities. Speakers from Boston's Chinatown and Seattle's International District will describe their art and creative placekeeping efforts in the realm of community preservation and stabilization. Please join us in person (9-255) or on Zoom (RSVP Required).

Speakers:

An Huynh, Community Development Manager, Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority
Daphne Xu (MCP '19), Director of Creative Placekeeping, Chinatown Community Land Trust
Erin Shigaki, artist
Moderator: Lily Xie (MCP '23)