Genesis and Genocide: The Dakota Effort to Reclaim Fort Snelling
Can design be an expression of a nation’s sovereignty? Can it aid communities in the pursuit of justice?
Can design be an expression of a nation’s sovereignty? Can it aid communities in the pursuit of justice?
With more extreme climate events happening across the globe, what roles can designers and planners play in supporting community-driven recovery? How should the processing of grief and loss inform the co-design process? What does ethical recovery look like when building back is not a viable option? How can creativity be woven into processes of building adaptive capacity while recovery is ongoing?
How does one create a new community space without triggering the displacement and gentrification patterns that often follow arts and parks-led redevelopment? Mini Mart City Park (MMCP) represents a radical reimagining of brownfield redevelopment. It is a project that challenges conventional, profit-driven models by centering environmental repair, cultural regeneration, and genuine community agency.