Deanna & Roger Cummings - Juxtaposition Arts
Formed in 1995 and located off West Broadw
Deanna & Roger Cummings - Juxtaposition Arts
Formed in 1995 and located off West Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, Juxtaposition Arts is a non profit whose mission is "to empower youth and community to use the arts to actualize their full potential." As Executive and Artistic directors, Deanna and Roger Cummings have taken an interdisciplinary approach to creativity that channels design, art, textiles, and performance through hip-hop culture - broadening the spectrum of potential for urban youth and the community beyond. Juxtaposition's many projects, workshops, and events all work towards creating a positive street culture that isn't afraid to assert itself politically or socially, enhancing the vibrancy of our community and enriching all of our lives.
Recorded on October 19th, 2007 at Solutions Volume 2 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Called "Gift to Forever," this project asked children and their families to think about wh
Called "Gift to Forever," this project asked children and their families to think about what kind of gift or contribution they could make to our future and represent that gift using homemade clay. After visualizing their gift, participants placed it on a central table to aid in the creation of a "new world." Nearly 500 people participated in the project - creating a wide range of thoughtful and inspired gifts.
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John Dwyer & Tom Westbrook - Studio 4284
With nearly one third of the world's populatio
John Dwyer & Tom Westbrook - Studio 4284
With nearly one third of the world's population living in slums, one humble section of Studio 4284 in the University of Minnesota's College of Design is seeking to create a critical role for the designer in slum upgrading. By researching every corner of the world, the studio has revealed some distinct commonalities to this global phenomenon as well as some creative solutions.
Recorded on MAy 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Scott Ervin - Alchemy Architects
Ideas of pre-fabricated housing have seen a recent r
Scott Ervin - Alchemy Architects
Ideas of pre-fabricated housing have seen a recent resurgence in popularity, but with the weeHouse, Alchemy Architects has created a formula that is providing some of the only successful real world results in the country. By utilizing existing building systems in new and innovative ways, Alchemy Architects focuses on creating simple and efficient pre-fabricated housing that brings modern design to the broadest possible audience. Thinking forward, they are discovering vast new potentials for prefabricated housing on a not so wee scale.
Recorded on May 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Christian Trifilio & Jacqui Belleau - Worrell, Inc.
Local industrial design firm Worrel
Christian Trifilio & Jacqui Belleau - Worrell, Inc.
Local industrial design firm Worrell, Inc. believes that at the heart of every problem lies an opportunity. A firm of creative problem solvers, they have recently collaborated with FilmAid International, an organization that brings entertainment and education to refugees in Africa, to develop a mobile movie theater. The Worrell/ FilmAid project was facilitated by NEED Magazine, after Worrell asked NEED if they knew of any humanitarian groups in need of design services. This 3 way collaboration is the perfect example of future positive creativity in action.
Recorded on May 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Chris Wegscheid & Corrie Zoll - RoofBloom
Instead of waiting for green roofs to come
Chris Wegscheid & Corrie Zoll - RoofBloom
Instead of waiting for green roofs to come to the Twin Cities as a product for mass consumption, RoofBloom was created to empower individuals with the knowledge and materials needed to install green roofs themselves. A collaboration between the Minnesota Green Roof Council and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, RoofBloom is taking action at a grass roots level, while focusing on improving the sustainability and effectiveness of green roof construction.
Recorded on May 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Cassie Neu - Architecture for Humanity: Minnesota
Architecture for Humanity: Minnesota
Cassie Neu - Architecture for Humanity: Minnesota
Architecture for Humanity: Minnesota was founded in 2005 with inspiration from Cameron Sinclair's message that architecture and design could offer "solutions to global, social, and humanitarian crisis." With projects in Sri Lanka, the Congo, New Orleans, and Minneapolis, AFH:MN has been putting that message into practice on a variety of scales. Along the way, they have become a simultaneous bridge between design professionals, students, and communities in need.
Recorded on May 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Joel Hodroff - Dual Currency Systems
Joel has been on the leading edge of new money des
Joel Hodroff - Dual Currency Systems
Joel has been on the leading edge of new money design and development for over a decade. His dual currency system, currently beta testing in Minneapolis, is one of the first of its kind and seeks to offer monetary rewards for volunteerism and healthy living in a similar way to how you can earn frequent flier miles or reward points on a credit card.
Recorded on May 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Cathy ten Broeke - Coordinator on Homelessness for Minneapolis and Hennepin County
Ca
Cathy ten Broeke - Coordinator on Homelessness for Minneapolis and Hennepin County
Cathy has spent the majority of her adult life engulfed in issues of homelessness. After researching effective strategies for ending homelessness around the country, she has come to the Twin Cities to head up Hennepin County's Commission to End Homelessness where she has lead the development of great projects such as Project Homeless Connect, and Heading Home Hennepin, a ten year plan to end homelessness in Hennepin County. Cathy lends an important perspective on positive humanitarian efforts by our local city and county government.
Recorded on May 2nd, 2007 at Solutions Volume 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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