People Building Better Cities: Participation and Inclusive Urbanization
- Lead PI: Anna Rubbo
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Unit Affiliation: Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD)
- October 2012 - January 2014
- Inactive
- Global ; Bangkok, Thailand ; Rio de Janiero, Brazil ; Sydney, Australia ; Johannesburg, South Africa ; Nairobi, Kenya ; India ; Beijing ; Shanghai, China ; Cincinnati, OH ; New York ; United States
- Project Type: Research Outreach Education
DESCRIPTION: A traveling exhibition shown in 10 countries, 18 cities (2013-15) with the aim of generating a dialogue on inclusive urbanization. PBBC built on the educational program Global Studio, and the MDG target of improving the lives of slum dwellers. Online as an ongoing resource, the 23 panels in six languages document community driven development through the work of Global Studio and selected urban practitioners. The project highlights the importance of civic engagement in creating resilient, equitable, smart, and sustainable cities. See www.peoplebuildingbettercities.org
OUTCOMES: Outcomes include the showing of PBBC in 12 cities in 2013, and public programs in each.
Research and project development: October 1, 2012- February 15, 2013
Exhibition tour: commenced February 22, 2013 in Bangkok and ends Jan 4, 2014.
Public programs: lectures, panel discussions, and site visits at exhibition venues. See
www.peoplebuildingbettercities for details.
Additional activity: currently three showings planned in 2104.