Cities 07

my brother graduated from the u of m a couple years back with a degree in architecture and has since gone on to work with Cermak Rhoades architecture firm as well as having a founding foot in Architecture for Humanity. His newest project is something I think we could all really enjoy...
from the website:
Local designers, artists, & activists are on the forefront a tidal wave of change; yet they have no place to gather, socialize, or share their ideas. Solutions is the space for presenting these new ideas & drawing awareness to existing solutions. The core event is a rapid-fire exchange of ideas consisting of short presentations called “Solution Sets.”

Each presenter is allowed: 20 images x 20 seconds (each) = 6 minutes, 40 seconds

This short format keeps presentations concise, generates high levels of interest, & gives many people a chance to present at each event. While the event is local, the conversation will be global; Solutions will broadcast the event through the web in easily digestible idea packages.

http://www.solutionstwincities.org/

he pulls alot of inspiration from the incredible idea of WorldChanging, which you can check out at worldchanging.com

anyways, the event is taking place on May 2 at the Southern theatre which is just blocks away from West Bank. I know it's a little early but theres a reason -- if you know anyone who's been doing something great, green, progressive..anything creative and future-positive and would be interested in a presentation spot you should let me know! Be it you, Prof. Gowan or any other of you or you proffesors, parents, friends...anyone! Anyways....sorry for the shameless plug.