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Archeworks

Chicago, IL

Now accepting applications to Archeworks 2013-14 Sustainable Urban Design Certificate Program

Fri, Jul 12 '13  –  Sat, Sep 21 '13
Chicago, IL, US

Use your design skills to drive community and environmental change.  Join Archeworks 2013-14 Sustainable Urban Design Certificate Program and collaborate on exciting public interest design partnerships with NeighborSpace and the Regional Transportation Authority.

We are seeking emerging and mid-career participants with experience in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, user experience, industrial design, communications/graphic design, wayfinding and related areas of expertise to join an Archeworks design team on one of these projects:


Community Garden Design Innovation: Preserving Urban Growing Space
Partner: NeighborSpace
Develop design strategies to assist this citywide network of 85 volunteer-led community gardens. Strengthen community engagement, improve garden productivity, and promote stewardship of neighborhood space. 


Enhancing the Public Transit Experience through Integrated Design
Partner: Regional Transportation Authority
Bring integrated design thinking to a busy multi-modal transportation center.  Enhance customer experience, improve communication and wayfinding systems, and promote the station as an accessible hub for commuters, tourists and neighborhood residents. 

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application by September 3, 2013.  We will continue to accept applications on a space-available basis until the program starts on September 24, 2013. Visit archeworks.org for more information and to download application materials.

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