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Lessons from Latin America

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Event Description

In contexts of rapid, inequitable urbanization and socio-spatial innovations, what can global scholars and practitioners of urban planning, design, landscape, and architecture learn from Latin America? This year’s Latin GSD Symposium critically engages with three themes: (1) pedagogy, (2) identity, and (3) rights to the city. Our conversations focus on how Latin American cities–and the people that shape them–employ design and place-making to address critical urban challenges. Conference participants will reflect on successful initiatives, those lost in translation, and on the emerging practices that redefine global urbanism.

The three-day symposium and watch party will host most panelists via Zoom, with some attending in-person. The event will start each day at 6:30 pm EST in Gund 111 (War Room) + Zoom. Register here.

Speakers

Monday 4/11 – Identity and Practice

Panelists:
Camillo Restrepo Ochoa (Agenda) – Colombia
Domingo Arancibia – Chile
Macarena Almonacid – Chile

Moderators:
Viviana Urra (MDesEE ’23)
Bruno Rodriguez (MAUD ’22)

Tuesday 4/12 – Radical Pedagogies

Panelists:
Rodrigo Sheward / Martín del Solar (Grupo Talca) – Chile
María Beatriz García / Luciano Landeata (Dislocal) – Venezuela
Jorge Gracia (Escuela Libre de Arquitectura) – US / México

Moderators:
Rolando Girodengo (MAUD ’23)
Yazmín Crespo Claudio (Ph.D. Candidate)

Wednesday 4/13 – Right to the City

Panelists:
Alejandro Echeverri (Urbam – Eafit) – Colombia
Loreta Castro (Taller Capital) – México

Moderators:
Cristina Davila Gonzalez (MUP ’23)
Enrique Mutis (MAUD ’23)

 

Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Public Programs Office at (617) 496-2414 or [email protected] in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.

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