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Wednesday, April 22
 

4:00pm EDT

Placemaking as an Essential Practice: Building Thriving Communities
Wednesday April 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
As a special pre-conference opportunity, attendees are invited to join the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation for a lecture by Elena Madison, Director of Programs at Project for Public Spaces.
This session will explore placemaking as a critical tool for creating vibrant, inclusive, and resilient communities.  Join UMD students, faculty, and community directly following the lecture for a reception in the Architecture Building Great Space. 

This event will take place in the Architecture Building Auditorium located at 3835 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742.  Please consult the UMD Parking Guide for up-to-date campus parking instructions. 

Further information and event details are available here.
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Elena Madison

Director of Programs, Project for Public Spaces
Elena Madison is a vice president at PPS, an urban planner with rich experience in the planning and design of parks, plazas, campuses, civic and cultural spaces. A veteran of placemaking, Elena has a passion for working with people in communities to create the public spaces they love... Read More →
Wednesday April 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
The University of Maryland Architecture Building (145 ARC) 3835 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742
 
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