Long pushed out when neighborhoods change, artists are fighting back, and getting help
An unlikely group of artists and activists known as the Art Stays Here Coalition has emerged to help combat displacement.
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An unlikely group of artists and activists known as the Art Stays Here Coalition has emerged to help combat displacement.
Four exhibitions on-view this summer in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and California focused on architecture, sustainability, and energy.
Parke MacDowell, AIA, uses the hands-on exploration of shapes to solve design problems and communicate solutions, and he integrates his background in construction to inform design and project management. His deep commitment to fabrication within practice not only enhances ensuing designs but also bolsters equity and adds value to the projects he is involved in. By producing prototypes and full-scale mock-ups, he ensures that all parties have a clear understanding of the problem and a voice in its resolution.
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Developers plan to transform a vacant lot at the center of Nubian Square into a vibrant arts-inspired structure that would revive the heartbeat of the community. Their proposal, a mixed-use development called Nubian Ascends, will include an indoor marketplace, performance hall, and areas for creators to live, collaborate and sell their work.