The Power of Place: Placemaking Strategies for Downtowns & Main Streets
PRESENTED BY: TOGETHER NEW HAVEN
October 8th | 8AM – 1PM | Shubert Theater- Elm City Cabaret
Placemaking goes beyond beautification —it is a process that fosters connection and community activation. Join us in New Haven on Wednesday, October 8th for a dynamic summit that explores how placemaking can reflect a community’s unique geography, cultural identity, and history—while driving pride, investment, and growth.
Why Attend?
View the Agenda for the full line-up of speakers and participants.
Whether you’re looking to spark reinvestment, strengthen local identity, or activate underused public spaces, you will leave this summit with the inspiration and practical tools to make it happen!
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Hear from Fred Kent, Founder of the global placemaking movement, Founder & 43-year president of Project for Public Spaces
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Case studies from Hartford, Torrington, Great Barrington, MA and The Last Green Valley Heritage Corridor.
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Engage with New Haven’s placemaking and economic development leaders in live panel discussions showcasing impactful local initiatives and lessons learned.
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Network with decision makers and doers that are shaping the future of Connecticut’s downtowns.
This event has been approved for 3 Credits for certified planners (log your credits here). With thanks to our AICP Certification Maintenance Provider FHI Studio, now IMEG
Visit the Shubert Theatre’s website for Parking Information
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Sponsorship Opportunities available!
Contact Jennifer@CTMainStreet.org or View the Flyer for more information.
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View the Agenda for the full line-up of speakers and participants.\n
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Hear from Fred Kent, Founder of the global placemaking movement, Founder & 43-year president of Project for Public Spaces\u00a0\n\n
Case studies from Hartford, Torrington, Great Barrington, MA and The Last Green Valley Heritage Corridor.\u00a0\n\n
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Melissa holmes
I don’t see it marked anywhere but I assume there is not a virtual option available?
Jennifer Hunter
That’s correct! The full panel recordings will be available on our YouTube channel following the event.
Mary Lacilla
Hello, I’m interested in connecting with the artist that attended this summit who made beautiful ADA compliant wooden benches. The art was amazing and they could be purposed in the plan for a park revitalization project I’m involved in. Would you have the contact information for this artist? Thanks
Christine Schilke
Hi Mary, thank you for your inquiry. We’ll email you directly with the info.