Assessing Impact in the City of We: Observations, Interviews, Surveys, and the Power of Community Relationships
After City of We was installed in Uptown Greenville in October 2020, the project entered its final phase: assessing long-term impact of the project. We used observation, interviews, and a community survey to understand how people experienced the space and the project. Observations showed a clear increase in activity and interaction. About 20% more people […]
Making the City of We: A Community Co-Creation Workshop
After delays from Covid, we were ready to begin the final stages of the project create and install the community intervention in Uptown Greenville. A 3-day workshop, held on-site from Friday to Sunday in October 2020, guided participants through a collaborative making process. Prior to the event, we created stencils for the custom shapes that […]
Co-Creation and Participatory Design in Public Art: Uncovering Community Narratives
Over the last year, I’ve worked with partner, Pitt County Arts Council (PCAC) to plan and design an arts-based community project for the community of Uptown Greenville. This project marked my first large-scale design intervention and installation since joining East Carolina University and relocating to Eastern North Carolina. The work was made possible through support […]