3 local organizers +40 Creative Teams21 Urban Leaders7 Challenges [Education, Transportation, Greenspace, Talent, …]856 People[images come up for 3 seconds]
Follow up event in September @ Design WeekCase study on implementation[photo of kick-off and DW logo]Most of the ideas got some kind of traction
It’s a Process/Hard challenges – no quick solutionsCommitment from Urban Leaders upfront is key
Bringing the right people together: mentorship between existing and future leadersTalent search: surfaces and convenes the pockets of creative talentGives a voice: gives the people and their ideas a platformCreates a national network: learn from each other, compare ideas & challenges
Is your city ready?Do you have commitment from at least 5 urban leadersDo you have a creative community – do you know how to reach them?