Forward Spaces: an inclusive gathering for the infrastructure reuse field

Forward Spaces will bring over 60 project leaders, board members, and community partners of infrastructure reuse projects into both group and one-on-one conversations with thought leaders, academics, and practitioners over three days in Miami, FL.

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Key objectives of our 2022 symposium

1.

Share knowledge and best practices gathered by the High Line Network with the larger field of infrastructure reuse projects in North America

2.

Celebrate the potential of infrastructure reuse projects by exploring the benefits and the role they play in improving cities

3.

Inspire project leaders on ways to deliver equitable benefits to their communities and cities

4.

Collaborate with field leaders and reconnect with peers

ORGANIZER


High Line Network

Presented by the High Line, the High Line Network is a group of infrastructure reuse projects—and the people who help them come to life. As cities become denser and land for traditional parks becomes more scarce, residents are finding creative ways to bring greenspace to their neighborhoods. Projects in the High Line Network transform underutilized infrastructure into new urban landscapes.

ORGANIZER PARTNER


The Underline

A founding member of the High Line Network, The Underline recently celebrated the opening of its first phase. The Underline is transforming the land below Miami’s Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail, and public art destination.

The event will also showcase community-based and BIPOC-led organizations throughout Miami, ensuring symposium attendees invest in, learn from, and support local Miami businesses and residents.

THE VENUE


Hotel AKA Brickell

Less than a five-minute walk from The Underline, Metrorail, and the free Metromover, Hotel AKA Brickell is a tranquil, sophisticated urban retreat that’s redefining Miami stays. Overlooking Biscayne Bay and the buzzing, walkable center of Brickell, the property offers sleek guest rooms, a top-notch restaurant, and a variety of meeting spaces for small and large groups to gather.

 FAQs

 

  • High Line Network symposiums are an event unique in its kind, as it’s the only learning event designed for project leaders within the infrastructure reuse field. Since these spaces have a unique set of challenges, exploring the issues, solutions, and possibilities within this practice with others like you will offer a unique perspective about the field.

  • The symposium will host approximately 250 thought leaders and subject-matter experts to be in conversation together, with a focus on nonprofit infrastructure reuse projects. It will include those who influence or shape the infrastructure reuse field and our work to build equitable development through all stages—including funders, architects, planners, academics, and more.

  • While we will prioritize Network member organizations and attendees, we welcome all leaders in the field!

  • Registration opens May 2 for Network members only; others will be invited to register starting May 15, 2022.

  • We are proud to provide the symposium to all attendees for free, including breakfast, lunch, and select evening reception opportunities. Network members and speakers may be eligible for assistance with travel expenses.

  • The High Line Network strongly encourages all attendees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID (within 72 hours of arrival) before attending the symposium. Consistent with Florida State recommendations, all attendees will be strongly encouraged but not required to wear masks indoors. Masks will be made available throughout the symposium.

    In addition, all attendees will be provided with two rapid COVID tests upon arrival and will be asked to take a test each morning in their hotel room. If you test positive for COVID-19, you should not attend any symposium events for the remainder of your stay.

    If you are feeling unwell while attending the conference, please let us know at registration.

  • A special room rate has been reserved for a block of rooms at Hotel AKA Brickell. Click here to book directly. Please note rooms at this rate are limited (first come, first serve!), and all reservations must be made before September 20, 2022.

  • While primarily an in-person event, keynote panels and talks will be recorded and available shortly after the event on this website. The opening panel on Wednesday, October 12 will be live streamed. Register to view here.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email us at: symposium@network.thehighline.org