Dialogos: Placemaking in Latino Communities

Dialogos: Placemaking in Latino Communitieshttp://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/214831190 North Independence Hall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia2012-10-11T12:00:002012-10-11T14:00:00

October 11, 12:00PM

190 North Independence Hall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia

Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP , will discuss planning and placemaking
issues facing Latino communities over lunch at the DVRPC in Phillly (190 N. Independence Hall West) - RSVP to Jane Meconi at jmeconi@dvrpc.org by Monday, October 8.

Description

Leonardo Vazquez will be discussing issues facing Latino communities in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York metropolitan areas as thematized in his new book, Diálogos: Placemaking in Latino Communities . Latinos are one of the largest and fastest growing social groups in the United States, and their increased presence is profoundly shaping the character of urban, suburban, and rural places. Diálogos: Placemaking in Latino Communities is a response to these developments and is the first book written for readers seeking to learn about, engage and plan with Latino communities. It considers how placemaking in marginalized communities sheds light on, and can inform, community-building practices of professionals and place dwellers alike who wish to make effective and sustainable choices for practice in an increasingly multi-ethnic world. The essays explore three aspects of place: the appropriation and territorialization of the built environment, the claiming of rights through collective action, and a sense of belonging through civic participation. The authors illustrate their ideas through case studies and explain the implications of their work for placemaking practice. Lunch is included in the event, and an RSVP is required. This event is open to the public; please feel free to pass the invitation on to anyone who may be interested! Description: Placemaking in Latino Communities Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 12 Noon - 2 P.M. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 Join Us for Lunch, Networking, and a Presentation! Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP , will discuss planning and placemaking issues facing Latino communities in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York metropolitan areas, and discuss his new book, Diálogos: Placemaking in Latino Communities . Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, and the author will also sign all purchased books. Cost: Free! Please RSVP by Monday, October 8. Space is limited! Jane Meconi | jmeconi@dvrpc.org | 215-238-2871 Description: DVRPCDescription: lineDescription: APA DVRPC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. DVRPC public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities and in transit-accessible locations when possible. Auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. For more information, please call (215) 238-2871.

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