Join 3×3 for a lively gathering around the challenges, myths, and joys of practicing community-centered design.
We’ve created this recurring gathering space for emerging and established practitioners to connect, learn, and support each other in their use of community-centered design. We welcome all professional backgrounds and experience levels — no prior training or knowledge of community-centered design needed!
Takeaways
Learn more about the core values and applications of community-centered design and hold space for discussion, story- and skill-sharing, and networking! You will walk away with:
- An understanding of the lineage and evolution of community-centered design in practice;
- A set of core mindsets and values that you can apply to your community-centered practice;
- Exposure to fellow practitioners to share challenges, resources, and inspiration;
- Pathways to deepen and evolve your practice through more advanced training opportunities and other resources.
Format
This online event will be a combination of a CC101 overview and a guest speaker presentation, followed by an open discussion. The Zoom link will be shared prior to the start of the session.
Guest Speaker
Christ Rhie, Rhie Planning LLC: The guest speaker of this session, Chris Rhie is the founder of Rhie Planning LLC, an independent consultancy focused on urban sustainability and climate change. Chris is an esteemed urban planner with an unwavering commitment to environmental solutions and his firm is dedicated to forging resilient pathways for cities and communities. With a career spanning over 15 years and a profound understanding of the complexities of urban landscapes across the United States, Chris Rhie’s consultancy is committed to partnering with organizations for driving transformative change.
Facilitators
Amanda Ramos, 3×3’s Head of Community, is an architect and advocate who advises on community building and learning efforts. She focuses on community-centered design to co-create futures that are strategic and regenerative.
Thomas Bond is an engagement and communications designer at 3×3 and an advocate for social change who believes that all people are designers in their own right. With a deep commitment to community engagement, Thomas prioritizes working alongside communities to foster mutual aid, shared knowledge, and empowerment.
About 3×3
Drawing from over a decade of experience developing methods that center communities in design, policy, and planning decisions, this event is part of a larger learning series for teams to integrate critical reflection and collaboration into their everyday work.
