Ballina HeritACT Co-Envisioning Day
Talk, Discussion, Walk/Tour, Workshop, Exhibition
Date: Saturday 05th October
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: HeritHUB, Ballina Library, Pearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Join the Ballina Co-Envisioning Day at the HeritHUB in Ballina Library. Connecting communities through an integrated and participatory approach to the cultural heritage and future of Ballina this HeritACT event aims to engage the local community in collaborative design processes to facilitate sustainable urban development.
Focusing on sustainable approaches participants will explore potential solutions for sites in Ballina through a series of interactive activities. These include a guided walk, and digital engagement exercises designed to assess, and negotiate site-specific interventions for selected historic sites in Ballina. The day will conclude with feedback and discussions on the outcomes, guiding the design and location of six potential solutions. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
‘Introduction to the HeritACT project and the 3-step project process (Co-Recognition, Co-Envisioning, Co-Implementation).
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Sense-Making Activity Using SustainACT
Identify impacts of the proposed HeritACT solutions.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Story Map of Ballina Presentation
Presentation on the research activities and the proposed HeritACT activation sites.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Walk, Talk, and Lunch Activity
Guided walk around Ballina, visiting the proposed sites exploring the historical context and potential solutions. Packed lunch provided.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: World Café & Empathy Mapping Activity using NegoDesign.
Evaluate and vote on the suitability of sites for the HeritACT activation solutions.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Community Mapping Activity Using Design Your Heritage
Design optimal solutions for one of the historic sites, with a focus on critiquing and improving proposed HeritACT activation solutions.
4:30 PM: Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Recap of the day, completion of feedback forms, and information on upcoming HeritACT events.’