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10/25
Chicago Culture Flow Variety Show
Public Space Discussion
10/26
Crossroads Conversations at Chicago Architecture Biennial
10/26
Swedish Design Moves: Democratic ArchitectureNature & Wellbeing
10/27
Swedish Design Moves: Democratic ArchitectureCulture and People
10/28
Swedish Design Moves: Democratic ArchitectureInnovation
10/28
Swedish Design Moves: Democratic ArchitectureArt in Public Space
Short Documentary Films Premiere
11/02
Van Alen Sessions Season Three at Architecture & Design Film Festival
11/12
Van Alen Book Club: Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America’s Most Storied Hospitalby David Oshinsky
Live Radio Show
11/13
Person Place Thing: Mary Travis Bassett
Recent Stories
Story Jun 08, 2017
Forging Ahead Against Climate Change, No Matter What
Through our projects in vulnerable areas of the planet, we’ve witnessed the devastating effects of climate change. We’ve also observed firsthand the willingness—and even enthusiasm—achieved when communities come together around the same table, no matter their partisan divides, to develop creative solutions for protecting their cities, so that they too can find continued joy in their natural environments.
Story Jan 11, 2017
Public Space for Free Expression
As long-time advocates for the fundamental role of public space in cities, we are joining 12 New York City organizations to call Mayor Bill de Blasio’s attention to the importance of ensuring and expanding safe spaces for demonstration. Below is the letter that has been shared with the Mayor: