Jenn Graham never aspired to be a superhero. But, when her bike wheel caught in a drain grate on her ride to work in Atlanta, she wasn't just catapulted to the pavement — but launched into Open Streets advocacy.
In a Pecha Kucha presentation delivered last year, the founder of Aha! Strategy, succinctly described the power of "human-powered amusement" and the impact of Atlanta Streets Alive in threatening to make her city cool.
In our work on the Open Streets Project, we've seen these types of transformations taking place in communities across the country. And at the 2015 National Open Streets Summit this September we want to hear from you. What innovative ideas are making your Open Streets initiatives engines of community engagement, physical activity and civic pride?
Be part of the third annual gathering of more than 100 advocates and organizers from across the country — and abroad — by submitting your idea as a Pecha Kucha for the 2015 National Open Streets Summit.
Organized in collaboration with the TransitCenter, proposals can span topics as broad as, “How I stimulated innovation in Open Streets” to something more specific like “How I built a coalition of supporters to get multiple departments on board for summer play streets.”
Presentations will follow the Ignite or Pecha Kucha format of 20 slides of 20 seconds each, challenging speakers to distill their ideas to the most salient points and inspiring the audience with compelling stories. Need examples, like Graham? Check out a wealth of sample presentations on general topics here or browse examples on Open Streets here.
Interested applicants should first register for the Summit, and then fill out this short application form. Submission deadline is August 28, 2015 and selected presenters will be informed by September 1.
Be part of the third annual Open Streets Summit and join more than 100 advocates and organizers from all over the country! Questions, please contact Kirk Hovenkotter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
