Date & Time
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Name
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Through Creative Placemaking: Lessons from Appalachia and Texas
Speakers
Description
- Hear how West Edge Factory in Huntington, West Virginia and the Little Blue House in Dallas, Texas transformed underutilized spaces into community hubs through arts programming, historic preservation, and workforce development
- Explore two distinct but complementary approaches to creative placemaking that preserve local identity, strengthen social networks, and support artists and residents
- Learn practical strategies for fostering long-term community ownership and participation in the future of a neighborhood through place-based, culture-centered revitalization