After a three year hiatus, 10-in-1 LivableStreets’ annual StreetTalk is back in person and we can’t wait to see you! Returning to the Old South Meeting House, ten speakers will take the stage on ten different topics in one location to talk about issues regarding transit advocacy, climate justice, protecting our greenways, equitable housing + land use policies, and more!
Each speaker will present for seven minutes. There will be an intermission in between speakers where we will be serving appetizers and beverages.
We have a fun night planned for everyone! We hope you will join us :)
Speakers are :
Tiffany Chu - Mayor’s Priorities for the City: Walking+ Biking
Wes Edwards- How to Close the Orange Line in a Few Weeks, and Other Musings From Standing in the Thick of it
Jarred Johnson + Matthew Petersen, TransitMatters - Mobility Hubs: A New Community Driven Approach
Jacklyn Thibodeau - High Schooler - Transportation Advocate - How Transit Impacts the Teenage Experience
Jen Mergel - Rethinking Transit through Olmsted Now: How an Overpass, Boatramp or Greenway Can Move You to Expect MORE of Boston
Shavel’le Olivier, - Who’s Responsible for Our Streets Next?
Kassie Infante - The Case for MBTA Zoning Reform: Towards affordable, climate resilient communities with housing choices for all
Yonerky Santana - Health Scientist / Activist, New Lynn Coalition
Malaysia Fuller-Staten - Boston Cyclists Union - This presentation asks you to imagine what street safety could be with divestment from police and reinvestment into community
Maitlyn Lang & Abby Jamiel - Feel Good Tactical Urbanism: Dorchester Greenway Community Engagement
