A panel of architects will discuss ways that people use and enjoy public parks. The program is a companion event to the National Mall Design Competition that seeks to redesign three spaces on the National Mall. Presented in partnership with the National Capital Planning Commission, the Trust for the National Mall, and the City Parks Alliance.
Introductory speakers:
* David Ferriero, Chief Archivist of the United States
* Marcel Acosta, Executive Director of the National Capitol Planning Commission
Panel discussion:
* Jason Schupbach, Director of Design at the Natonal Endowment for the Arts -- who moderated the panel consisting of:
* John Bela, artist and designer, Rebar founder and principal, led the creation of Park(ing) Day, The Panhandle Bandshell, The Victory Garden, and Showplace Triangle
* Tupper Thomas, former President of the Propect Park Alliance, Administrator of Propect Park (Brooklyn),
* Theaster Gates, artist, planner, and cultural developer, who works across museums, neighborhoods, and fiscal structures
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