Placemakers 9: Designing Cultural Spaces in a Post-Pandemic World

About This Event

Event Recording

• What are the emerging trends that are impacting design in a post-pandemic world?
• What are the design considerations to create community in performing arts spaces?
• How will the new Arts Commons contribute to the resilience of the arts in Calgary.

Engage in an online conversation with the experts involved in Calgary’s Arts Commons Transformation (ACT) project.

Join CMLC and our special guests:

Fisher Dachs Associates - Joshua Dachs, Presenter
The President of Fisher Dachs Associates, one of the world’s leading theatre planning and design consultants, discusses the design approach for a cultural facility that addresses accessibility and health and safety guidelines for the needs of today.

Arts Commons - Alex Sarian, Presenter
Arts Commons CEO Alex Sarian breaks down the role Arts Commons plays as a cultural destination and in building the resiliency of arts in Calgary.

AMS Planning & Research – Steven Wolff, Presenter
Principal of AMS Planning & Research, Steven Wolff addresses how civic facilities can engage the community, enable broad participation and drive public value.

Colliers – Ron Austin, Panelist
Ron Austin has extensive experience in the field of performing arts centre design and construction with involvement on past projects such as the Lincoln Centre for Performing Arts, among many others.

CMLC - Kate Thompson, Moderator
Under Kate’s leadership, CMLC is overseeing the development of the BMO Centre Expansion, Event Centre, the Arts Commons Transformation and critical infrastructure projects in east Victoria Park, delivering on the vision for Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment District.