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2021 Oklahoma Arts Conference

Embracing the Dawn

Shane Hampton
Shane Hampton is an urban planner and the director of the University of Oklahoma’s Institute for Quality Communities (IQC). His work includes technical assistance, community engagement, and placemaking strategy in dozens of communities, from rural towns to metropolitan cities.

Shane Hampton's Schedule
Creative Placemaking in the Muskogee Depot District Part 1
Date: Friday – October, 29 2021 Time: 9:15am - 10:15am
Room: Pavilion
This University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) workshop will bridge together local and visiting conference attendees through an immersive experience of historic exploration, community storytelling, and a reimagining of the present and future of Depot Green. The first session will kick off with attendees learning about the Depot Green’s historic legacy and its connection to existing assets through a community-led walking tour. Next, attendees will have a unique opportunity to hear stories from residents and learn more about their connections to these spaces. IQC is the community engagement program of the University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. IQC partners with students and communities across the state to address local challenges related to the built environment. Learn more at icq.ou.edu.

Creative Placemaking in Muskogee Depot District Part 2
Date: Friday – October, 29 2021 Time: 10:45am - 11:45am
Room: Pavilion
This University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) workshop will bridge together local and visiting conference attendees through an immersive experience of historic exploration, community storytelling, and reimagining the present and future of Depot Green. This second session will be a collaborative, small group design activity to imagine how cultural connections and assets can be utilized as tools to design the future of the Depot Green. The IQC is the community engagement program of the University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. IQC partners with students and communities across the state to address local challenges related to the built environment. Learn more at icq.ou.edu.

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