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POWER

In a time of intense cultural and social change in Seattle and across the country, architects and designers are challenged to explore the ways in which their work intersects with the growth of grassroots and community movements, the changing conceptions of what cities can be and do, and renewed interest in formerly neglected places, spaces, and ideas. As we step back and reflect on our values, as individuals and as a community, we must reassert our commitment to civic responsibility. 

We have entered a climate of uncertainty and don’t yet know how the ongoing shifts will unfold.  Will there be an eroding of justice and equity, or a renaissance of civic action and fairness?  Will we leave people at the margins behind, or will we fight to elevate them?  Will our actions drive positive change, or will we be silenced?

From September 9-22, the Seattle Design Festival and the organizations of the Center brought together groups, organizations, and individuals from our region and across the globe to explore the POWER of design in our changing world.

 
exhibit:

Resurgence: The 20th Annual Architectural Model Exhibit

September 14 - November 18
event:

2017 Seattle Design Festival

September 9 - 22, 2017
event:

Women & The City: A Networking Event for Women Shaping Seattle

October 3, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
talk:

Building Bridges

September 21, 6 - 8pm
talk:

Collaborative Power: Transforming Our Future Public Realm

September 20, 6 - 9pm
talk:

Seattle Design Festival Design Discussion: EmPOWERing Communities

September 19, 6 - 9pm
talk:

Enter the Fray: How Architects & Designers Can Be Powerful Advocates

September 18, 5:30 - 7pm
event:

Class Action: Design your Own School

September 16, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
talk:

Resilient Power: Adapting to Risk in a Changing Seattle

September 14, 5:30 - 7pm
event:

Urbanist & Urban Design Forum Walking Tour – Central Area Restructuring

August 26, 10am - Noon
exhibit:

Resurgence: The 20th Annual Architectural Model Exhibit

September 14 - November 18
event:

2017 Seattle Design Festival

September 9 - 22, 2017
event:

Women & The City: A Networking Event for Women Shaping Seattle

October 3, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
talk:

Building Bridges

September 21, 6 - 8pm
talk:

Collaborative Power: Transforming Our Future Public Realm

September 20, 6 - 9pm
talk:

Seattle Design Festival Design Discussion: EmPOWERing Communities

September 19, 6 - 9pm
talk:

Enter the Fray: How Architects & Designers Can Be Powerful Advocates

September 18, 5:30 - 7pm
event:

Class Action: Design your Own School

September 16, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
talk:

Resilient Power: Adapting to Risk in a Changing Seattle

September 14, 5:30 - 7pm
event:

Urbanist & Urban Design Forum Walking Tour – Central Area Restructuring

August 26, 10am - Noon