Urban Consulate – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Sat, 31 Aug 2019 02:54:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Artists & the City – Sep 17 https://phennd.org/update/artists-the-city-sep-17/ Sat, 31 Aug 2019 02:54:37 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=63390 Join us at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia for a conversation with artists in residence James and India Abbott, photographer & filmmaker, who are also father & daughter. This talk is part of Artists & The City, a summer series presented by Urban Consulate.
CHERRY STREET PIER: ARTISTS & THE CITY
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
6:00 PM  8:00 PM
Cherry Street Pier
121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Hosted by Urban Consulate
Thanks to support from Knight Foundation & Delaware River Waterfront
Free & open to the public
Get to know the artists in residence at Cherry Street Pier! Join us & read more here.
]]> City Lobby: Helen Gym https://phennd.org/update/city-lobby-helen-gym/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 03:52:36 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=55492 Join us for a conversation with City Councilmember Helen Gym about her most daring ideas for Philadelphia. What should we dare to dream in 2018 to create a more just & equitable city for all? What bold urban ideas & initiatives excite her? Where can Philadelphia lead the national conversation about the future of cities?

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 2018
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

PIPELINE PHILLY
30 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

All welcome. Bring your imagination & courage…

  • Moderated by Erica Atwood, First Degree
  • Introduction by Swabreen Bakr, Citywide Stories
  • Hosted by Michelle Freeman & Jermaine Jenkins
  • Thanks to support from Knight Foundation

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]]> City Lobby: Ethical Redevelopment https://phennd.org/update/city-lobby-ethical-redevelopment/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:49:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=53539 Join us at Pipeline Philly for our monthly parlor for urban exchange in Philadelphia. This month will be led by Tayyib Smith & Akeem Dixon of Place Lab’s Ethical Redevelopment Salon Series in Chicago to share what they’ve learned about “mindful city-building” from Theaster Gates & Co. over the last year. How can we apply these principles to our work in Philly?

With Special Guests:

  • Tayyib Smith, Little Giant Creative
  • Akeem Dixon, Cool Things Wit Cool People, Generocity
  • Kevin Moran, Fairmount CDC
  • Jennifer Mahar, Fairmount Park Conservancy
  • Lindsey Scannapieco, Scout Ltd

Principles of Ethical Redevelopment:
https://placelab.uchicago.edu/ethical-redevelopment/

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]]> Urban Consulate: Election & The City https://phennd.org/update/urban-consulate-election-the-city/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 02:23:59 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=50083 Urban Consulate: Election & The City

LE MERIDIEN – PHILADELPHIA
1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 2016
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

Join us for City Lobby, our monthly parlor for urban exchange in Philadelphia. This month we’re convening right after the election to discuss its impact on cities. What does our next President need to know about the future of urban America? What should be on their urban agenda? What’s the role of citizens & government in creating stronger cities?

Featured Guests include:
+ Jon Geeting, Philadelphia 3.0
+ Jennifer Devor, Democratic Committee Person, 36th Ward
+ Chris Satullo, Keystone Civic Ventures LLC
+ Nyron Crawford, Temple University

The Urban Consulate is a network of parlors for city dwellers & travelers seeking urban exchange. A 2016 Knight Cities winner, the Consulate is currently piloting conversations in three great American cities: Detroit, Philadelphia & New Orleans. For more information, visit UrbanConsulate.com and follow us on social media @UrbanConsulate.

Free to attend. Drink specials offered. Hosted by Jermaine Jenkins and Michelle Freeman of Witty Gritty.
Thanks to Knight Foundation and Le Meridian – Philadelphia.

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