Fostering place; Creating connections through special places | Elma Felix | TEDxBradenton

The future of our society rests on shared spaces where we can build crucial connections. By revitalizing underutilized or neglected spaces, we can foster vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities. An Urban Designer with a professional background in architecture and urban design, Elma is a Maker of Special Places. A designer at heart, she works to advance the relationship between urban-design and the social equity of places. With over 17 years of experience, Elma has worked on a variety of global projects at every scale. Her research includes topics on resiliency, liveable communities, sustainable development and public engagement. She most recently served as the Manager of Long-Range Planning and Neighborhood Services at Sarasota County and previously as a Project Director and Town Planner at Dover, Kohl, and Associates, a consulting firm known for thoughtfully designed and resilient communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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