Mobilizer Session

Public Art and Its Potential: Reclaiming Underutilized Spaces for People

September 6, 2024
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH the laneway project

Public Art and Its Potential: Reclaiming Underutilized Spaces for People

hosted by Lanrick Bennett Jr.

This session is hosted by Lanrick Bennett Jr. from the Laneway Project in collaboration with the HCI team. Together with Lanrick, hear from practitioners across the country about their experience in facilitating arts-based initiatives – the benefits, the challenges, and the important takeaways.

Watch the session in English!

Watch the session in French!

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Canada’s Placemaking Community builds capacity for national placemakers by sharing impactful stories, convening in-person and virtual events, and commissioning research. By fostering collective action, we aim to drive better public outcomes and create vibrant, equitable public spaces for all. Discover more projects in our community of practice and learn more about the benefits of community-led placemaking in the Power of Placemaking Research Report, developed in partnership with Happy Cities.