History & Theory
Decolonizando el espacio público para reflejar una región en evolución
La colectiva artística Las Imaginistas reimagina el espacio público, el activismo y la planeación urbana.
From STUD to Stalled!: Queer Space 1996–2016
A conversation between Joel Sanders and Mario Gooden.
Inhotim: Contemporary Ruralities
Amanda Coen writes about the role of cultural institutions in rural development by looking at the Inhotim art center in Brumadinho, Brazil.
Q&A: River Valley, Maine
An interview with report editors Aaron Cayer and Kerri Arsenault.
Africatown: In Summary | The Spirit of Place
Renee Kemp-Rotan celebrates the promise of a unique American community with strong African roots.
Cudjo Say I Cry | Health and Justice
Deborah G. Plant and Renee Kemp-Rotan explore systemic racism and generational trauma in the United States.
Racialization of Space and Spatialization of Race
Craig Wilkins and Renee Kemp-Rotan argue for an embrace of Black identity and design traditions in Africatown.
Efforts and Gaps | Neighborhood Development Plans
Vickii Howell charts the history of land use, development, and planning in Africatown.
The Rubric | Engaging Descendants in the Interpretation of Africatown’s Historic Sites
How should sensitive historical sites and artifacts be interpreted? A recent initiative proposed best practices.
If We Can Save the Ship, We Can Save the Town
Renee Kemp-Rotan discusses how the history of Africatown, Alabama, could be a catalyst for cultural renewal and economic regeneration.