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Shaping CITYzenship:

" Nowadays Berlin is one of the most attractive capital city, matter of fact proved by the continuous “exodus” of young and enthusiastic people. The availability of empty and relatively cheap spaces, the thousands pressing advertisement campaigns and the extremely multicultural and international environment, define its atmosphere of place “to become”, where creativity and innovation are possible and more than welcome. But what are the reasons of this peculiar development? Is it still a reality or is an inheritance that will come to an end? And how do citizens commit themselves in their surrounding environment?

These are the core questions behind the project “Shaping CITYzenship”. The aim is to explore through different methods the relations among these elements: people, spaces and images.
The project is a on-going research, it could be defined as an open “box” that wait to be filled by whoever feels to contribute or is somehow involved in this re-shaping process of the city.

During the meeting would be presented some of the outcomes collected and produced so far. But at the same time would be address further questions about its future developments. So bring your ideas and your experience: sharing and know-how exchange are the key words."

Presentation by Francisca Lavigna

Next Wednesday 16th @ 20:00 Enable-Knowledge, Session ll. Open Design City

Dear people

We'd like to invite you to join us at the DMY Maker Lab, a collaborative design space during the DMY Festival in Berlin, June 9-13, to explore maker culture and open design through practice, presentations, and collaborative action, created by instigators and participants alike.

At the Maker Lab, we'll be hosting various stations for participants to learn, play and build upon the design of others. With an array of technologies and tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, bio plastics, Arduino and other do-it-yourself technologies, participants will learn about design processes and concepts together.

At the center of the event is a Mindscape, a discussion cluster featuring workshops, sessions, and conversations about open design. Most of all, we welcome you to stop by and share your thoughts, even plan a session spontaneously using our open space format. Topics could include new collaboration methods, the future of open design, business models, as well as sharing skills on specific design processes.

We would be thrilled if you would like stop by, lead a discussion, or share a skill, run a workshop, or begin a collaborative project at the Maker Lab.

Please contact Pedro  or Michelle < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > to schedule a time and topic or to attend one of the specific workshops.

Visit http://www.od10beta.info/dmy-maker-lab/ or http://dmy-berlin.com/en/festival/2010/maker-lab/ for more info on specific workshops, resources and events.

Many thanks for your interest.

We hope to see you there.