Related Public Programs

Lecture, Panel Discussion and Opening reception: Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 p.m.

Design is a powerful, effective and often under-utilized tool in addressing the complexities of contested spaces. How can design enable dialogue in contested public spaces? Private Choices Public Spaces is grounded in the work recently published Lori Brown’s book, Contested Spaces: Abortion Clinics, Women’s Shelters and Hospitals. To frame the conversation, Lori will share a brief overview of her research on the legal and legislative decisions impacting the architecture and geography of access to reproductive healthcare. The panel to follow will further illuminate this socially and politically charged issue and how design intersects in expanding the conversation.

• Mark Bechtel, School of Constructed Environments, Parsons
• Andrew Beck, American Civil Liberties Union New York
• Lori Brown, Syracuse University School of Architecture
• Brian McGrath, School of Constructed Environments, Parsons
• Miriam Ticktin, Department of Anthropology, New School for Social Research
• Moderator: Kimberly Tate, School of Constructed Environments, Parsons

ArchiteXX MiXX: Thursday, September 25, 7:00 p.m.

MiXX is the monthly ArchiteXX organizational meeting to review ongoing initiatives and opportunities for participation. Women who are students, practitioners and academics in all stages of their career development are invited. As usual, this meeting is pot luck.

Film screening and discussion: Friday, September 26, 7:00 p.m.

Filmaker Maisie Crow and writer Alissa Quart have created a personal portrait of the effects of abortion restrictions in Mississippi in The Last Clinic. Using excerpts from their soon to be completed film, this panel brings together key stake holders in Mississppi to discuss the ramifications for women seeking care in Mississippi and ways the Jackson’s Womens Health Organization is successfully remaining open despite legislative efforts to permanently close the clinic.

•  Amanda Allen, State Legislative Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights
• Shannon Brewer-Anderson, Clinic Director, Jackson Women’s Health Organization
• Maisie Crow, director, The Last Clinic
• Diane Derzis, clinic owner, Jackson Women’s Health Organization
• Moderator: Lori Brown, Syracuse University School of Architecture