Intentional Spacemaking™ Club

powered by creative mornings, nyc

 

A club for those curious about how we make space in the world.

“This was a great group, a lovely location, and included robust discussion with other attendees. I would absolutely attend more of these in the future.”
 

Join us to explore and talk about what it means to create both physical and intangible space for ourselves and our communities. Our focus will be various public spaces (including 3rd spaces) around NYC.

  • Each meet up will be at a different public space where we will break down why it works or why it doesn’t via the Intentional Spacemaking™ lens (ie: container, activation, and caretaking perspectives).

  • We’ll end with a chat about how we can take what we’ve learned about public spacemaking and bring that into our daily lives to support ourselves and our communities.

Please come open and curious, ready to investigate both the environment we are in, the many systems that affect and intersect that environment, and how we each experience and create space in the world.

Some places we’ve been together…

The Inaugural Club Crew: Industry City

January Club Crew: Winter Garden @ Brookfield Place

November Club Crew: Little Island! (photo credit: Nelson Luna)

February Club Crew: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

October Club: Ford Foundation

March Club Crew: the Oculus (photo credit: Bulent Doruk)

What attendees have said…

“I enjoyed the visit a lot…I liked that it sparked a lot of reflections within the group!”
 
“I am really interested in the topic and eager to see other spaces and discuss the topic further!”
“Thank you - it was great, educational, and relevant for my new job.”
 
“Great leader, organizer! It also draws an eclectic group of creatives that are drawn towards space & architecture but also care about community.”
“What a fascinating topic - I hadn’t thought in this way about space before!”
 
“I liked visiting a new place, connecting with like-minded people and, of course, i found the topic very interesting!”

Upcoming Dates + Spaces

 

  • What makes a library a good, functional, and welcoming public space?

    This is what we will explore on February 22nd at the new-ish NY Public Library, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on 5th Ave in NYC.

    This extensive re-design of the 7-floor building has programming ranging from in-house cafes, meeting rooms, media booths, computer stations, traditional book stacks, gathering clusters, a cozy children’s space, and busy teen area.

    My favorite? The collaborative puzzle table at the entry.

    Come check it out for yourself and give us your thoughts!

  • How does circulation between one point to another become a public space destination?

    This is what we will explore in March at the Oculus in the Financial District, NYC.

  • What does it mean to create space along an urban waterfront? And is this considered 3rd space?

    Come share your thoughts as we investigate the new Domino Park!

  • Privately-owned public space - does it work? Is it equitable? Or just a tax break?

    Let’s find out by exploring the 6-1/2 Ave in midtown, NYC!

 

Photo credit: Bulent Doruk

About your Host

Hello! My name is Valerie Farber and I am a spacemaking nerd.

I’ve worked in the Architectural Industry as a designer for over 20 years and am wired to experience life through spatial interactions and connections - both physical and intangible.

Through Spatial Medium, I help people and organizations understand how to navigate Intentional Spacemaking™ in order to support themselves, their goals and dreams, and their communities.

I believe this practice makes for a stronger and more caretaking society, fosters multidisciplinary and inclusive thinking, and creates collaborative momentum when designing complex strategies for today’s most challenging social issues.