New Allies: Welcome to the PSU Systems Science Dept!
Last week Sara Garrett, Alan Rosenblith, and Zach Moser met with members of the PSU System’s Science Department to discuss ways we might engage them in the Community Asset Funds Program. The conversation is just beginning, but we are excited to see where it takes us.
Systems Science is a field which looks at how wholes are emerge out of the interplay of interconnected parts, instead of focusing on the component parts. Wikipedia gives a good broad overview of the basics – for motiveSpace’s interests relative to the Community Asset Funds Program, we need assistance modeling the economic flows between local merchants and professionals participating in the program.
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February Neighbors Salon: Micro-financed PlaceMaking
How can the creative spark of design, and the optimistic energy of building, be used to fuel effective cycles of engagement and empowerment for our neighbors, and in our neighborhoods? How can space motivate Change?
The themes of our day are collaboration, innovation, change. In every field, practitioners at the cutting-edge are studying the lessons of open-source software development, micro-financing, crowdsourcing. We have learned that we can go farther, by going together.
Micro-financing is a term from Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate and visionary economist who’s shown us how far small amounts of money can go when working together, and how strong the drive to work and give back really is, in all people.
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March Neighbors’ Salon: Community Design Session on “Hatch! An Innovation Incubation Lab”
MotiveSpace is looking forward to our next Neighbors Salon, coming up this Friday, March 5th, from 4:00 – 6:00. Last month about 30 people came out to see our new space and kick off the discussion, and we look forward to keeping the conversation going!
This month we’re holding the space for a project review and design session for the Hatch Lab project, in collaboration with Springboard Innovation. After a 20 minute presentation on the project status, program, and goals, we want to hear from you!
Hatch’s mission is to provide an environment where new or experienced changeMakers and social entrepreneurs can come to use tools, resources, and facilities, get support for their project, be inspired by others, or to work closely with community leaders, developers, and business owners who know how to make big projects happen. We are cooking up a stellar program and list of services intended to help Portlander’s do well, by helping others.
We want to hear how YOU would use Hatch – what amenities excite you the most, how you want to be involved, and what you think we’re leaving out. Read more…