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Et Cultura St Pete | OPEN Interactive: Future City
November 15, 2017 @ 11:00 am - November 17, 2017 @ 2:00 pm
Et Cultura St Pete and Open Partnership Education Network – OPEN Interactive presents FUTURE CITY
Grab a lunch from one of the onsite food trucks and join us for conversations around what makes a Future City and what will define St Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area in the years to come.
Distinguished Aresty Speaker
Friday, November 17th
Michael Sturtz
http://www.michaelsturtz.com
Michael Sturtz is a sculptor, teacher, designer, builder, theatrical director, facilitator of creative thinking, and a world land speed record holder. In 1999 Michael set out to reinvent the idea of arts education, by founding an art school that encouraged a truly non-competitive learning environment. The Crucible started with only a conceptual design and a grant for $1,750, but quickly grew to become the largest nonprofit industrial arts education facility in the country, teaching over 8000 students a year.
Michael retired from The Crucible on its 12th anniversary to the day. He then began teaching at Stanford University’s design school and leading the Redesigning Theater project. Michael then launched The Stanford Creative Ignition Lab @ Autodesk, which focused on the future of making and learning. He now leads a secret prototyping lab for one of the top innovation companies.
Other Panels Throughout the Week Include:
Wed. 11/15 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Small is Big – The Allure of Local
A session about the vital importance of championing locally owned and operated businesses and using entrepreneurs, citizen volunteers, events and artists not only for community development but as an economic driver. It’s the small, quirky, creative, gutsy, try something new and “get out on the skinny branches and risk it all for a dream” people that build the shops, restaurants, events and experiences that make St. Pete special.
Wed. 11/15 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Affordable Housing
As our city grows, part of attracting young talent, addressing the changing needs of an aging population, and supporting a service oriented workforce is having enough of the kinds of places they can afford and want to live. Micro-Unit apartments, skinny homes, tiny homes, multi-family living, modular construction and shared spaces: What’s trending around the world and what’s coming to a neighborhood near you.
Thurs. 11/16 11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Inclusive Cities – Fostering Just Laws for a Fair Society
Social justice advocate Weldon Angelos joins local leaders to discuss how we can build a more equitable social justice system that restores families, communities and futures.
Thurs. 11/16 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Building Livable Sustainable Cities – by Design
Celebrated architect Yann Weymouth talks with national and local leaders about sustainable urban design and why weaving nature back into our cities is so important to the health and welfare of both our citizens and our economy. We’ll share ideas on how to foster indoor and outdoor spaces that inspire creativity, well-being, and economic development…beautifully.
Friday 11/17 – 11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Transportation Transformation
Public transit, personal mobility, autonomous, shared and electric vehicles – Cities around the world are re-thinking what streets are and who they are for, people or cars?
More transportation choices, less parking and fresh innovations in moving people and things are coming. What does that look like for St. Petersburg and the fact that transportation is the greatest economic challenge facing Tampa Bay today?
Friday 11/17 – 12:45 – 2:00 pm – Metathesis St. Pete II featuring Michael Sturtz
The future of St. Pete as heard through the voices of prominent leaders – past, present, locally and beyond. Joined by our guest Michael Sturtz. Moderated by Et Cultura co-founder Lea Umberger.
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