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Archeworks Opening Fall Lecture - Dan Pitera Tuesday, September 21, 6:00pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join us for our opening fall lecture, More People, More Programs, More Geographies.
An
internationally renowned architect and installation artist, Dan Pitera will discuss his evolving body of work and innovative approaches to urban
design in Detroit, drawing from his forthcoming book.
Dan Pitera is a political and social activist
masquerading as an architect. He is presently the Executive Director of
the Detroit Collaborative Design Center at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture. With the view that "design" is an
essential force in establishing human relations, the Design Center is
dedicated to fostering university and community partnerships that
create inspired and sustainable neighborhoods and spaces for all
people. The Center provides not only
design services, but empowers residents to facilitate their own process of urban regeneration.
Space is limited. Please RSVP Online or call 312.867.7254
to reserve your seat. This event is free and open to the general public.
Archeworks is located at 625 N Kingsbury (at Ontario) in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Find directions on our website.
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Archeworks envisions future communities. We drive dialogue, policy, and city design. We inspire a
collaborative process. We invent and test innovative protoypes leading
to healthy, beautiful, sustainable cities and places.
Founded in 1994 on the premise that good design should serve everyone, Archeworks has completed over 40 community design projects addressing universal design, sustainability, urban agriculture and ecology, early childhood education, neighborhoods with limited resources, micro-enterprises for women and minorities, and other community-based needs in the urban environment. |
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