Open Registration, Breakfast, Networking and Entertainment
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Welcome on the Main Stage
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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"Our Lansing"
Premiere of "Our Lansing," a documentary highlighting the past year of creative placemaking work in metro Lansing. Produced by Such Video, the film features the original spoken word performance of "Our Lansing," which was written and performed at last year's Summit by Lansing's own Suban Nur Cooley. A snapshot of conversations at Summit 1, "Our Lansing" sets the stage for Creative Placemaking Summit 2. |
Opening Plenary on the Main Stage
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Respondents:
- Dr. Katherine Loflin, the PlaceMatch - Greg Rokisky, Dating Respondent - Julie Powers, Married Respondent - Nick Stachurski, Exploration Respondent |
Dr. Katherine Loflin
Principal Consultant, Loflin Consulting Solutions Dr. Loflin will provide her findings as lead consultant and national expert on the Knight “Soul of the Community Project.” With her human-centric and holistic approach, Dr. Loflin demonstrates how finding the right place to live correlates to finding the right person to love, something she explores in her book “Place Match: The City Doctor’s Guide to Finding Where You Belong.” The Dating Game
Dr. Katherine Loflin, author of "PlaceMatch," compares each individual's motivations to choosing a place to live, work and play to the dating process. We decide to settle down and date a place, we often times decide to marry a place, and sometimes the place in which we have married proves challenging and exploration of the options is critical to our individual growth. This exciting and interactive panel discussion will explore the various steps in the dating process relative to OUR place, metro-Lansing. |
Networking Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (4 concurrent sessions)
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
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Welcoming Communities: What's the Visitors' Perspective When Entering a Community?
This session will explore examples of community welcome points, locations where visitors enter a region, serve as the first impression of a community, its neighborhoods and how they represent authenticity.
Presenters: - Cathy Holland, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority - Shelley Steele, Corbin Design The Thriving Corridor: What’s Working and Why?
Focusing on the research and findings along the Michigan Ave. Corridor, this panel discussion will explore the importance of investing in Creative Placemaking and how that investment forecasts the potential effect on our future.
Facilitator: Scott Whitter, Ph.D., Michigan State University School of Planning, Design and Construction Respondents: - Scott Gillespie, The Gillespie Company - Nick Eyde, Eyde Company - Joel Ferguson, Ferguson Development - Colin Cronin, DTN Management Co. |
Art in the Wild: How Does This Project Work to
Improve Communities? Showcasing the work of the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council, Art in the Wild project, this session will explore how different sectors within our community can enhance the region through the incorporation of art and creativity.
Presenter: Pat Lindeman, Ingham County Drain Commissioner Improving Our Economic Climate: What Will it Take?
Urban strategist Michele Reeves visited ten communities in the greater Lansing region to assess the current economic climate. Through her experience in revitalizing mixed-use districts, placemaking, retail leasing, development consulting and project management, Reeves will provide insight on the toolkit adapted to help our region succeed.
Presenter: Michele Reeves, Civilis Consultants |
Lunch and Entertainment
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions (4 concurrent sessions)
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Project Impact and Community Engagement: How Does One Affect the Other?
A project’s impact is only as great as the community residents’ ownership; learn successful community engagement tactics for stronger projects and community pride.
Presenter: Mary Theifels, Tree Town Murals Retaining Talent: How do We Engage Students and Interns to Make Them Want to Stay?
This session will dive into the process of successfully engaging and retaining talent, exploring the initiatives started through Jackson National and MSUFCU. Join this panel discussion facilitated by Chris Sell with Lansing 5:01.
Facilitator: Chris Sell, Michigan State University Respondents: - April Clobes, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union - Danielle Robinson, Jackson National Life Insurance Company |
Investment: What is the Importance of Financial Investment in Placemaking?
A project can start from the ground-up or come from the top-down, but investment and resources are crucial to the success of most any project. Enjoy this conversation from funding leaders on the significance financial support has on creative change in a community.
Presenters: - Michelle Johnson, Kresge Foundation - Jamie Bennett, ArtPlace America - Dennis Fliehman, Capital Region Community Foundation Creative Visions: How Can We Make Our
Communities Safer? In order to create programs that make communities more welcoming, we must address their concerns and needs; the insights of various partners and entities are key to this process. Join this conversation with Hilary Bass of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office on how the police unit in their community has established placemaking programs that actually help reduce crime.
Presenters: - Hilary Bass, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Charles Joe, Alameda County Sheriff's Office |
Networking Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Closing Plenary on the Main Stage
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Respondents:
- Alexandar Bandar, Idea Foundry (Columbus) - Joanna Taft, Harrison Center for the Arts (Indianapolis) - Mark Fraire, Dane Arts (Madison) |
Jamie Bennett
Executive Director, ArtPlace America Jamie Bennett has been ArtPlace America’s executive director since January 2014. Through his leadership, the organization continues to pool important resources, allowing it to fund and position arts and culture as a core sector of comprehensive community planning and development. The Midwest: How Can We Learn, Collaborate and Grow?
Drawing on his experiences with numerous Midwest communities, Bennett will share stories of success and growth in areas similar to our own region, including Indianapolis, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin. Representatives from each of these communities will join Bennett in the discussion, to provide insight into creating a vibrant and thriving community through the incorporation of cross-sector partnerships. |
Closing on the Main Stage
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Spoken word performance summarizing the summit presented by community listeners and facilitated by Vincent DelGado, Assistant Dean for Civic Engagement at Michigan State University
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