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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.<\/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>\u00a0founder 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>
Cofounder 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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