PRCDN 2014 - The 9th Conference of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network

“Engaging the grassroots: Social Justice and Bio-diversity” is the theme for the 9th gathering of participatory community planners and designers around the Pacific Rim. Established in 1998, democratic planning and participatory design have been at the heart of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network. With eight conferences held in various countries across the Pacific Rim, issues and foci have been expanded according to the environmental and social changes. For the 9th gathering, we invite overseas designers and planners interacting with communities through democratic spirits, civic resonances and environmental stewardships. We span the theme “Engaging the grassroots: Social Justice and Biodiversity” to five key issues:
(1) Urban social housing
(2) ‘New ruralism’ experiments
(3) Wetland conservation
(4) Placemaking in displacement
(5) Service-learning education
The format of the conference consists of “small groups” organized around these five sub-areas, followed by a common forum ? “big tables”.