Browning Day’s Post

Looking forward to attending and speaking at the 109th Annual Meeting of the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) in Tempe, Arizona, in October! Excited to learn about the latest teaching innovations in geography education. Also looking forward to speaking about the educational aspects of our Atlanta Beltline project, "Active and Experiential Learning in Geography through the Lens of a Local Urban Development Project," with co-PI Ranbir Kang, a project that incorporates active and experiential learning for students through promoting high-impact practices for student success such as opportunities for undergraduate research experiences. Presentation overview: "Metropolitan regions require innovative strategies for rapidly changing populations. One example is the Atlanta BeltLine, a major urban redevelopment program. With an estimated cost of $4.8 billion and projected economic impact of $10 billion, the Atlanta BeltLine is a nearly complete 22-mile loop of multi-use trails and planned transit on a former railway corridor encircling Atlanta, Georgia, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States. Not only is the BeltLine a catalyst for economic growth and redevelopment of Atlanta’s Intown neighborhoods, but it is also a driver of gentrification and displacement. Additionally, the BeltLine has had local environmental impacts while also incorporating sustainable urban design practices. There are intersections of both human and physical geography on the Atlanta BeltLine landscape, including an ever-changing collection of public art and murals that link to broader societal changes, current events, and public discourse around such topics as gentrification, neighborhood change, diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, water, and ecology, all with broader implications. In this case study, we highlight an example of integrating a local urban development project such as the Atlanta BeltLine into geography education, fostering active and experiential learning and promoting high-impact practices such as undergraduate research." More Info about the NCGE 2024 Annual Conference: https://lnkd.in/emM2vkW8 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw State University Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Kennesaw State University Office of Research

Charlestown Labs bring together 440 Rutherford Ave and 420 Rutherford Ave creating a 164,000 sf life science hub. On-site amenities, parking, MBTA access, and a vibrant neighborhood scene, deliver a rare opportunity to the Boston market. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eTpH_4kx

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I innitially 'pidgenholed' this solution as something I would use when planning larger tutorial spaces in a Tertiary environment, however have come to see this would work in just about every formal and informal space I help to create. If you design learning spaces take a look at the below link which has some ready made 3D spaces to download using Elbrook. https://lnkd.in/gxi34Uuu

In December 2023, I was invited by Courtney Christensen from Kansas City Public Library to give a keynote to open their 150th anniversary celebrations. In January I learned that ART IN THE LOOP FOUNDATION, the public art program for #KansasCity run by Downtown Council of Kansas City, had been so inspired by the talk that they had chosen #convivencia as the theme for their public art summer with KC STREETCAR AUTHORITY. This is the impact that I hoped to see from my research. In my latest newsletter, Ann Holliday and Edwing Mendez talk about how the capability of #coexistence transformed into more than 20 performances and installations. I find this story of Kansas City so inspiring. The big takeaways from it are: 1. There is no greater tool for communicating values than #publicart. 2. Public authorities have power and should use their power on how public spaces are used as a platform for the arts. 3. The biggest investments in the arts are not done by growing the cultural budget but incorporating the arts into public infrastructure. 4. Even when working on serious subjects, like downturn revitalization, do not forget play and wonder. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/e6P3Y-wc

👣 📣 Abstracts Submissions open for contributed volume on 'Walkability & Planetary Health' Pedestrian Space & University of Vermont Press are collaborating for this contributing volume with three thematic pillars: -Community Resilience -Community Engagement & Education -Urban Nature to Support Pedestrian Mobility Learn more via this link: https://lnkd.in/dBecy3SA Thanks to the Centre for Studies on Planetary Wellbeing at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra for this graphic! #walkability #planetaryhealth

📚 Preserving the past, shaping the future. Skidmore College is leveraging JSTOR’s #digital infrastructure to ensure its unique #collections are accessible worldwide. Through this partnership, collections like the Elizabeth Fisher Adams #archive are now part of the global scholarly conversation. By integrating #PrimarySources with modern #research tools, JSTOR supports deeper exploration across fields such as 20th-century #history and #WomensStudies. This collaboration not only enhances access but also preserves these valuable archives for future generations through the Portico service. Discover how Skidmore’s digital initiatives enrich teaching, research, and the #humanities at large: https://bit.ly/3Nw3zfs Image: A Boy Sits on the Library Floor with a Book on His Knees and a Cat Scrambles over the Books on the Shelf. Wellcome Trust.

🔦 PARKING & MOBILITY MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHT: Navigating campus parking and transportation is more crucial than ever as student populations grow and sustainability goals take center stage. Chuck J. Boddy, CAPP, of the United States Department of Defense explores how a comprehensive mobility master plan can transform your campus experience, enhance accessibility, and foster community engagement! 💡Learn more by clicking the link below! https://ow.ly/rNl650TH8Gf

In some communities, ‘neighborhood’ is an identity, not just a geography. In Chicago, and particularly on the West Side, we take our spaces seriously! Place is not just about where we gather—it’s about where our stories breathe…where our roots are rooted. Place is about where our impact is made intentional and our voices grow, bloom, and flourish. My identity intersects with my geography in Austin, the neighborhood where I was born. It’s on the West Side of town, where I built a coffee shop, launched a school, and where I now lead The Kehrein Center For The Arts . These are the places where I chose to invest, not because it was easy, but because they are alive with possibility, and they first revealed possibility to me. Place-based impact isn’t just about physical spaces; it’s about being grounded by the people and stories that shape those spaces. When we talk about transformation, we’re not just talking about structures or buildings; we’re talking about real people who make the work worthwhile. This friends, is where the magic happens! Hence, relationships are built… change begins. So, when I think about community transformation, it’s not abstract. It’s about showing up where it matters most. It’s about taking action where we are, with the people who share our space. When you think about community transformation, how do you keep it from becoming abstract? Let’s get curious! #KCA #KehreinCenterforTheArts #CreativeActivism #ArtsForChange Photo Credit: Mural at Chicago and Lockwood avenues in Austin created by Chicago artists Barrett Keithley, Missy Perkins, Ahmad Lee and Dwight White

LAR 555/ARCH 496/590: "Scoring the End Reimagined", taught by Andrew Madl, seeks to address future climate conditions for the city of Memphis, TN by exploring the implementation of geoengineering and speculative infrastructures. Scenario-based design proposals grounded in climate data forecast an outlook for the city through processes of worldbuilding and systemic reorganization. Projections of extreme heat, erratic precipitation events, earthquakes, drought scenarios, and an untamable river fuel the deployment of notional infrastructures throughout the city. The infrastructural performances intend to register and intersect with the complicated pasts, presents, and futures of Memphis, reconciling environmental biases. The work provokes discourse on traditional modes of disseminating design research through engaging animation, digital fabrication, and data visualization to expose social, ecological, and economic opportunities for the larger territorial positioning of Memphis.