Next Gen Cities
A one-day immersive experience designed to empower youth across various cities to envision and articulate their ideal communities.
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We're starting in four cities: Memphis, Nashville, Dallas, and Houston. We have seen the growth and changes these four cities have, as well as the negative gentrification and increase in youth involved crime. We want to empower the youth to realize their personal power and how they can be the best part of their communities.
Next Gen Cities
These events are intended to spur idea, thought, and change, among the city's youth while also creating connections to broader networks and community stakeholders.
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The Typical Schedule:
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM:
Registration and Breakfast
Check-in and distribution of event materials
Networking
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM:
Welcome and Keynote Address
Introduction to Next Gen Cities and its goals
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM:
City Overview and Challenge Presentation
Brief overview of city's current state, challenges, and opportunities
Presentation of the five focus areas: education, healthcare, transportation, crime and safety, real estate
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:
Team Formation and Theme Selection
Participants select their preferred focus area
Formation of diverse teams based on chosen theme
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Expert Workshops
Hands-on workshops led by industry professionals
Topics include urban planning, public health, transportation engineering, criminal justice, real estate development
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:
Lunch and Networking
Opportunity for participants to interact with mentors and community leaders
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:
Brainstorming and Ideation
Team-based brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions
Creation of initial project outlines and concept boards
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM:
Prototyping and Refinement
Development of tangible prototypes or visual representations
Refinement of project ideas based on feedback
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM:
Final Preparations
Team practice presentations
Preparation of display materials
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM:
Teams & Families Dinner
Showcase and Awards Ceremony
Team presentations to a panel of judges and the public
Recognition of outstanding projects and individual contributions
Networking and celebration
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Contact
Interested in having a Next Gen event in your city? Contact us!
(615) 240-7942