A fresh crop of young leaders are responsible for driving many of San Jose’s most exciting new ideas, from how we experience transportation, public space and arts and culture to how we think about community-building, placemaking and neighborhood connectivity. Participate in a conversation with some of the individuals who are effecting positive change throughout San Jose in new and compelling ways.
+ Jessica Zenk / San Jose Department of Transportation
+ Jason Su / Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
+ Ellina Yin / Local Color
+ Jessica Weare / Microsoft
5 p.m.: Network with other urbanists while enjoying beer and wine from local businesses
6 p.m.: The conversation begins, followed by an audience Q&A
8 p.m.: Lights off and doors close — see you at the next one
This program is part of a series of SPUR-presented talks held at Backyard SJ, a new temporary public space created by The We Company in downtown San Jose. To learn more about the programs in the series, please visit their event pages:
- The State of Downtown (Aug. 29)
- Making Public Life A Priority (Sep. 12)
- The Changing Landscape of San Jose (Sep. 19)
- Art as a Community Catalyst (Sep. 26)
- Community Engagement Through Creative Action (Oct. 10)
- Pitch, Please (Oct. 19)
- Backyard Closing Party (Oct. 24)