In this research Dina discusses ways to understand shared and contested spaces, territorial relationships, and diversity and interactivity of public places. The discussion highlights implications of design decisions that balance the presence of different activities and different groups.

ACSP Annual Conference Greenville, SC

October 24-27, 2019

Dina and David Sloane speak about urban planning strategies focused on human capital and how these can re-shape the way we dwell in intercultural warming cities. The aim is to examine the idea of Cultural Urbanism as a cross-disciplinary approach to generate resilient, thriving and more sustainable civic development. Dina and David give their insights on how the intersection of art, planning, and ecological thinking can respond to the crisis of functionalism in the age of climate change.

Moderated by Sara Armento, Architect, THE WINTER OFFICE

Armory Center for the Arts

August 3, 2019, at 2:00pm

The Effect of Plazas’ Enclosure and Proportion on Perceived Livability

49th Annual Conference of the Urban Affairs Association Luskin Conference Center

April 27, 2019 at 8:30am

In this talk the artist draws on her training in architecture and planning to explain the themes of home, citizenship, belonging, and identity exchange that she presents in her work.

MAK Center for Art and Architecture, LA at the Schindler House

April 30, 2019 at 7:30PM