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Track 1: Room 2203-Carroll Title: University - City - Community Partnership: A Scenario Planning Approach to Restorative Justice in Lakeland Abstract: Focusing on three primary themes – housing and land use, community infrastructure, and climate change – the 2023 Community Planning Studio course, in partnershipwith the University of Maryland, the City of College Park, and residents of Lakeland, created a project outlining strategies to support restorative justice in the community. This session will discuss how these strategies can shape the future for residents of Lakeland. Presenters: Bi'Anncha Andrews, Teaching Assistant and Doctoral Candidate, and Clara E Irazábal Zurita, Arch., Lead Instructor, University of Maryland |
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Track 1: Room 2212-Banneker Title: Fab Food Collabs (Building Effective Collaborations for Food Security) Abstract: A Food Hub acts as a key connector in communities, which collects, organizes, and distributes food. This session will outline the intentional collaboration between Union-Snyder Community Action Agency (CAA)’s FoodHub and Bucknell University to address food insecurity in a tri-county area of Central Pennsylvania. We will discuss both the day-to-day collaboration and the long-term envisioning that may aid you in working toward the goals of your specific community. Presenters: Irene Hu, Food Programs Engagement Coordinator, Theresa Dollar, Food Access Coordinator, Rachel Herman, Food Security Manager, Bucknell University & Union Snyder CAA Food Hub |
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Track 2: Room 1107-Atrium Title: Let's Vote Nova: Advocating for Fair Districts and Increasing Civic Engagement at Villanova University Abstract: This presentation outlines the succesful advocacy of University staff and students to ensure fair muncipal districts to enfranchise Villanova voters. A student led-civic engagement campaign, Let's Vote Nova, has been highly successful in educating students on their civic responsibility and increasing voter turnout. This presentation details how working with on-campus partners as well as municipal leaders at the Township and County level ensure success for student voters. Presenters: Hally Ammons, Assistant Director for Government & Community Relations, and Caroline Levine, MPA Candidate, Graduate Assistant and former Student Body President, Villanova University |
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Track 3: Room 2208-Jimenez Art in the Right of Way (AROW): Enhancing Road Safety & Building Community Abstract: Hear how a collaboration between upwards of 40 University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) students, professors, and administrators from different disciplines - including art, creative placemaking, public safety, transportation, residential life, landscape architecture, student government, music, and dance - planned and executed the first Art in the Right of Way (AROW) demonstration project to enhance traffic safetyand a sense of belonging on campus. Discuss how best practices from the US and abroad can inspire our next steps. Presenters: Aysha Cohen, Sustainable Transportation Coordinator, Emily Cosci, Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications, Marta Woldu, Assistant Director for Sustainability, University of Maryland |