Placemaking Week 2024

Join us as we share the transformative lessons learned during the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Master of Art Social Design (MASD) program's recent practice-based studio in collaboration with Avenue Market and the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation. This session will focus on the power of university-community partnerships, showcasing how community engagement structures and processes can strengthen development projects. We will explore the application of design methods and tools to drive positive change within communities, emphasizing their instrumental role in the Avenue Market revitalization. Through real-world examples, we will share the value of community feedback, unravel the intricacies of hosting community engagement events that gather feedback effectively, and outline how creating a shared vision helps to reflect the needs, wants, and desires of the Penn Ave/Westside community members.