Representation in Civic Design

The Civic Design Center will be showcasing our new Guiding Principles for Civic Design with 4 events focusing on the 4 pillars: Representation, Foundation, Preservation, and Expansion.

Representation: A community cannot exist without people and their unique perspectives. Therefore, the most basic principle in planning and design must encompass the representation of those identities.

Each event will have a panel of 3 speakers who will explore the 3 Principles within their pillar. They will use their own perspective and professional experience to provide precedents in Nashville and beyond that we can look towards as a positive example for city planning. The Design Center will moderate the panel, but all of the events are intended to precede more in-depth discussion between attendees and panelists over drinks. It is a great opportunity to network with like-minded peers and community advocates while also making strides for the implementation of the Principles within our corner of the world.

What are the Guiding Principles for Civic Design?

What are the Principles all about? What are they prioritizing when it comes to urban planning and design? The Principles all specify a major theme to strive towards when it comes to the growth of our communities. Each Principle also has a set of adaptable goals that outline some concrete actions we recommend for community and design stakeholders. These Principles are based on the Design Center’s original “10 Principles” from the community-based Plan of Nashville. Check out the Principles here and commit to using them as a guide for your work.

Speakers to be announced soon!

Below are the principles that will be discussed for this event:

• Follow planning, design and development processes that are grounded in community involvement.
• Strengthen the unique identities of neighborhoods that reflects their people, history, and culture.
• Integrate diverse expressions of public art into buildings and community spaces.

Host or Publisher Nashville Civic Design Center