Stories of Route 66: Project Timeline

 

August – December 2013 • Littleglobe gathers a diverse group of residents living in the International District for innovative arts engagement that begins in January 2014. • Story of Place Institute (SoPI) invites community members to participate in identifying and “mapping” the assets of the ID.

 

January – June 2014 • Community engagement and collaborative art-making begin; weekly community gatherings facilitated by a Littleglobe artist (and artists living in the ID). Out of six months of creative engagement, the “community ensemble” produces three works of art/performance that will transform three sites in the International District. • SoPI works with residents to research and map the ecological, historical, and cultural assets of the district.

 

July 2014 • A large public festival of events premieres three community-generated works of art/performance that express the voices, stories and dreams of the residents. Complementary events are organized by community organizations and project partners.

 

Fall 2014 • UNM and SoPI facilitate additional research and planning as well as organizing continuing community workshops in which residents contribute to the design and planning of the ID “Story Plaza” along Central Avenue/Route 66. • Littleglobe continues to facilitate further community development efforts led by community members themselves.

 

Spring 2015 • UNM Architecture & Planning Design studios, working with community members, focus on the development of the Route 66 Story Plaza.  Inspiration comes from art and events produced in July 2014.

 

Summer 2015 • The Story Plaza design is finalized and presented to community residents for feedback

 

Fall 2015 • Partners work to secure funding for the permanent Story Plaza.