Streets for the People Campaign http://www.capitolhillcommunitycouncil.org/forum/t-123802/streets-for-the-people-campaign Posts in the discussion thread "Streets for the People Campaign" - Hosted by Seattle Great City Initiative http://www.capitolhillcommunitycouncil.org/forum/t-123802#post-367319 Streets for the People Campaign http://www.capitolhillcommunitycouncil.org/forum/t-123802/streets-for-the-people-campaign#post-367319 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:00:24 +0000 chhuorh 119880 Seattle's abuzz with people working to improve their neighborhood streets by making them better for walking, biking, transit and trees. What if we could all find each other, so we could learn from and support each other? Why — that would be a MOVEMENT!

Join us & connect with others who share your passion. Learn, be inspired, and help create the future we all want to see.

What: STREETS FOR PEOPLE Kick-off Event

When: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, February 12

Where: South Lake Union Armory, 860 Terry Ave N.

Speakers

James Irwin: Organizing in the Obama Era

Learn how to tap into community values and leadership to create change. James was trained on organizing by the same team that trained the Obama Campaign organizers, and was the lead organizer on the Sierra Club's successful 2007-2008 campaigns, including NoRTID, No on 985, Mass Transit Now and Cool State.

Renee Espiau: New York City Streets Renaissance Campaign

http://www.nycsr.org/

Hear about the amazing changes occurring in New York as local advocates come together to work for change. Discuss how Seattle can create its own campaign to revive great public spaces and lively streets.

Michael McGinn: Director of Seattle Great City Initiative

The Streets for People Campaign is dedicated to building a community movement that enhances our quality of life by improving our streets as public places, and prioritizing walking, biking and transit as the "new normal." This campaign is based on the successful community coalition that passed the Seattle Parks for All Levy.

Event Host: Seattle Great City Initiative

Great City brings together organizations and individuals committed to making positive, lasting change by breaking down traditional barriers that can get in the way of smart planning and helping Seattle grow and thrive as a truly great city.

Event Sponsors:

Cascade Bicycle Club
Feet First
Sierra Club

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