In-Depth Week
Creative Placemaking
Creative Placemaking In-Depth Week Panelists
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Zack Mannheimer
Alquist 3D
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Stacey Colledge
Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Michael Wagler
Iowa EDA
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Courtney Spearman
National Endowment for the Arts
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Jason Schupbach
Drexel University
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Ryan Heiar
City of North Liberty
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Nick Ludwig
Murals & More
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Amara Huffine
Madison County Chamber of Commerce
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Jacque Rahe
Dyersville Economic Development Corporation
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Rebecca Peters
Vacation Okoboji
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Joshua Schamberger
Think Iowa City
Schedule
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Monday, May 22, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Creative Placemaking in Iowa
Moderator: Zack Kucharski
Panelists: Zack Mannheimer
The concept of Creative Placemaking has been around for years, but a small group brought it front and center to Iowa. The Gazette welcomes back Zack Mannheimer, who first brought the topic of Creative Placemaking to the Iowa Ideas audience in 2017. What is creative placemaking, and how has Iowa embraced the work?
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Tuesday, May 23, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Ingredients for Creating Place
Moderator: Diana Nollen
Panelists: Stacey Colledge, Michael Wagler, Courtney Spearman, Jason Schupbach
What are the unique pieces that define a thriving community? Hear from successful placemaking initiatives that built up their assets to make their geographic mark.
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Wednesday, May 24, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: Local Buy In
Moderator: Izabela Zaluska
Panelists: Ryan Heiar, Nick Ludwig, Amara Huffine
Building trust and encouraging partnerships from idea to launch. How does local support (or lack of) impact success of a placemaking initiative? How does a community sort through varying interests and interpretations of assets?
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Thursday, May 25, 12 pm
Watch Replay Now: The Next Level
Moderator: Zack Kucharski
Panelists: Jacque Rahe, Rebecca Peters, Joshua Schamberger
How do small wins in placemaking determine they are ready to become a destination? How does a community apply a concept that has gained local support and apply it as part of economic development strategy?
