As an artistic entrepreneur and community urban designer, Blair Williams' speaks with authority and experienced practicality about how community spaces can be re-designed to serve us better. This talk will inspire viewers to see potential in the under-utilized buildings, land, and even humans of our communities. Blair considers herself so very lucky to have grown up in North Idaho - but even more fortunate to have discovered the world of arts administration, and the role that the creatives have in community placemaking. After having become disabled at the age of 13, and being advised it would be best if she just stayed home and collected disability benefits for the rest of her life, because there would be no place for her - Blair embarked upon a lifelong adventure that has woven the arts, creatives, community development, virtual + augmented reality, public relations, and a discovery of the role that she can have in shaping a community. When Blair isn’t working, she’s dreaming of what’s next on the horizon, and how she can solve the next puzzle put in front of her. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
18 окт 2020
