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In \u201cCivic Changemaking,\u201d specific processes and initiatives focus on circular economies of resources and knowledge, adaptive reuse of singular places, thoughtful sustainable construction, and structural urban regenerations. Explore the full program here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaping Contemporary Realities |<\/strong> Civic Changemaking Panel<\/strong>
1:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm (RSVP<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening remarks by the organizers:
Nathalie Filser<\/strong>, director of Villa Albertine Chicago
Iker Gil<\/a>,<\/strong> founder of MAS Context
Julie Michiels<\/a><\/strong>, editor of MAS Context

Welcoming remarks by the host of the day:
Connie Spreen<\/a><\/strong>, cofounder and executive director of Experimental Station
Monica Chadha<\/a><\/strong>, founder of Civic Projects Architecture

Presentations by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sabina Bokhari<\/a><\/strong>
Director of Communications & Special Projects for the Rebuild Foundation and Theaster Gates Studio
Sonia Vu<\/a>
<\/strong>Partner at Encore Heureux Architects
Faheem Majeed<\/a><\/strong>
Artist, and\u00a0Cofounder of the Floating Museum
Rebekah Coffman<\/a><\/strong>
Curator of religion and community history at the Chicago History Museum, founder of Sacred Shift Project
Anirban Ghosh<\/a><\/strong>
Senior manager strategy and business development for circular economy at Saint-Gobain North America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversation and Q&A with presenters led by:
Elizabeth Blasius<\/a><\/strong>
Cofounder of Preservation Futures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaping Contemporary Realities |<\/strong> Civic Changemaking Tour<\/strong>
3:00 pm \u2013 4:30 pm (RSVP<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour of the Obama Presidential Center campus (museum not included) with:
Monica Chadha<\/a><\/strong>, founder of Civic Projects Architecture
Nora Semel<\/a><\/strong>, Vice President, Obama Presidential Center Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immersive sound experience for individuals or small groups: a sensory experience of each place initiated by a sound artist Stefania Becheanu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE VENUE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experimental Station<\/strong> is an independent, nonprofit incubator based on Chicago\u2019s South Side, dedicated to building innovative cultural, educational, and environmental projects. By supporting small-scale enterprises and community-driven initiatives, the organization fosters local resilience and social infrastructure. It serves as a vital civic hub, intersecting with urban design and community development to address essential needs and create sustainable, equitable ecosystems within the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symposium is organized by Villa Albertine Chicago<\/strong> and MAS Context<\/a><\/strong>, with leading support by Saint-Gobain<\/a><\/strong>, a global leader in light and sustainable construction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional support is provided by Albertine Foundation<\/a><\/strong>, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation<\/a><\/strong>, Fondation Cartier pour l\u2019art contemporain<\/a><\/strong>, School of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology<\/a><\/strong>, Experimental Station<\/a><\/strong>, and Chicago Architecture Center<\/a><\/strong>. The Driehaus Museum<\/strong><\/a> is a collaborating institution. Editorial partners include States – Villa Albertine<\/a><\/strong> and Constructing a Sustainable Future<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8999255,"menu_order":0,"template":"","app_discipline":[229],"app_city_tax":[223],"app_event_type":[240],"class_list":["post-8999254","app_event","type-app_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","app_discipline-architecture","app_city_tax-chi","app_event_type-symposium"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDay 2| Civic Changemaking Panel & Tour - Villa Albertine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/events\/day-2-civic-changemaking-panel-tour\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Day 2| Civic Changemaking Panel & Tour - Villa Albertine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In \u201cCivic Changemaking,\u201d specific processes and initiatives focus on circular economies of resources and knowledge, adaptive reuse of singular places, thoughtful sustainable construction, and structural urban regenerations. 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