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Wednesday March 19, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Join Friends of Charlottesville Downtown as we host Charlottesville Mayor, the Executive Director of the Lynchburg Downtown Association, and the co-founder of Ix Art Park Foundation for a stimulating session on creative placemaking projects. Discover how these communities have used public art, events, and creative space usage to reinvigorate their downtown districts and bring people together.

This session aims to inspire the Charlottesville community to enhance our downtown space for everyone to enjoy. Learn about the innovative projects and strategies that have successfully transformed Lynchburg and Roanoke's downtown areas, and how these ideas can be adapted to fit the unique character of Charlottesville.

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, or simply passionate about the vibrancy of downtown Charlottesville, this session offers valuable insights and actionable ideas. Join us and be part of the movement to create a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected downtown for all.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
The "Society & Justice" Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with C-Ville Weekly”

Speakers
avatar for Greer Achenbach

Greer Achenbach

Executive Director, Friends of Cville Downtown
Greer Achenbach is Executive Director of Friends of Cville Downtown, a non-profit that supports Downtown Charlottesville with initiatives designed to create a thriving economy, lively atmosphere, and welcoming environment. Previously, Greer worked in fundraising, government and policy... Read More →
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Ashley Kershner

Executive Director, Downtown Lynchburg Association
Ashley is a committed community advocate and skilled marketing professional who has dedicated her career to promoting the growth and vibrancy of her community. As the Executive Director of Downtown Lynchburg Association, the non-profit organization charged with catalyzing downtown... Read More →
avatar for Susan Kuttner

Susan Kuttner

Corporate Lawyer, Hampshire Investments, Ltd
Susan is one of the founders of Ix Art Park Foundation, a non-profit organization that manages a year-round free outdoor mural and sculpture park located on privately owned property in downtown Charlottesville.  Susan is a passionate believer that art and collective creativity has... Read More →
avatar for Juandiego Wade

Juandiego Wade

Mayor, Charlottesville
Juandiego Riccardo Wade is the Mayor the City of Charlottesville and the Career Center Coordinator with the County of Albemarle Department of Social Services. He is married to Claudette T. Grant. They have one daughter, Gabriella Ruby Lee Wade. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban... Read More →
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Wednesday March 19, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Common House North Room

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