Monday, September 22, 2014
ARTIST DISCUSSION ON ART AND GENTRIFICATION IN AMERICA - September 23, 2014
"Artification: Panel Discussion on the contribution of art and the gentrification of American Cities"
5pm, Tuesday 9/23
New England Law Boston
154 Stuart St.
Boston MA
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/361949660630174/
Join BLSA and AFLS for a Panel Discussion on the contribution of art and the gentrification of American Cities. The Panelists will discuss housing laws, advantages for Artists, and impact on urban development. Creating Awareness for the impact Art has on Gentrification in American Cities.
Panelists Include:
Tim Devin
Tim Devin’s projects pertain to community and social change. His work has been included in art and urbanist shows across the US, Canada, and Europe, and have been featured in such news sources as NPR, CBC and, more locally, the Boston Globe. He is the chair of the Somerville Arts Council advisory board. Tim is also a member of Space Equals Work, which is a loose group of Somerville residents who aim to preserve and expand small business, industrial, and artist space.
Mary Therese O'Sullivan
Mary Therese O’Sullivan is an associate at Fox Rothschild and handles matters related to fashion law, franchising law and venture capitalism. Mary has also been involved in residential and commercial lease negotiations and closings. While at Rutgers law school Mary wrote a paper titled Home is Where the Art is The Impact that Housing Laws and Gentrification Policies have had on the Availability and Affordability of Artist Live/Work Spaces.
Her paper discusses the history of artist housing laws, the prevalent use of artists to promote gentrification, and the future of artist live/work spaces. Her paper focuses largely upon artists who reside in New York City and discussed notable cases and artist incentive programs throughout the country. Specifically her paper examines the history of rent control and its impact on the artist community,) New York City’s artist zoned housing, and New York City’s “Loft Laws.” Her paper also describes the effect artists have on gentrification, communities where artists have contributed to gentrification, and current initiatives aimed at increasing artist populations. Mary also writes about the difficulties artists face post-gentrification, prevalent arguments against rent stabilization, and concerns regarding the longevity and permanency of “artist communities.
Lisa A. Wong
Lisa A. Wong is serving her fourth term as Mayor of Fitchburg. She was first elected to that office in November of 2007 at the age of 28, and is youngest female mayor and first Asian female mayor in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Financial stability is one Mayor Wong’s top priorities she has built up a stabilization fund from $10,000 to over $5,000,000, and balanced budgets. By managing more effectively in lean times, Mayor Wong has been able to lower crime, make significant capital improvements, and attract private investment. She is a leader in environmental efforts and was named Conservationist of the Year in 2011 by the Trustees of Reservations. She also serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Board.Mayor Wong received a dual bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics, and master’s degree in economics from Boston University.
5pm, Tuesday 9/23
New England Law Boston
154 Stuart St.
Boston MA
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/361949660630174/
Join BLSA and AFLS for a Panel Discussion on the contribution of art and the gentrification of American Cities. The Panelists will discuss housing laws, advantages for Artists, and impact on urban development. Creating Awareness for the impact Art has on Gentrification in American Cities.
Panelists Include:
Tim Devin
Tim Devin’s projects pertain to community and social change. His work has been included in art and urbanist shows across the US, Canada, and Europe, and have been featured in such news sources as NPR, CBC and, more locally, the Boston Globe. He is the chair of the Somerville Arts Council advisory board. Tim is also a member of Space Equals Work, which is a loose group of Somerville residents who aim to preserve and expand small business, industrial, and artist space.
Mary Therese O'Sullivan
Mary Therese O’Sullivan is an associate at Fox Rothschild and handles matters related to fashion law, franchising law and venture capitalism. Mary has also been involved in residential and commercial lease negotiations and closings. While at Rutgers law school Mary wrote a paper titled Home is Where the Art is The Impact that Housing Laws and Gentrification Policies have had on the Availability and Affordability of Artist Live/Work Spaces.
Her paper discusses the history of artist housing laws, the prevalent use of artists to promote gentrification, and the future of artist live/work spaces. Her paper focuses largely upon artists who reside in New York City and discussed notable cases and artist incentive programs throughout the country. Specifically her paper examines the history of rent control and its impact on the artist community,) New York City’s artist zoned housing, and New York City’s “Loft Laws.” Her paper also describes the effect artists have on gentrification, communities where artists have contributed to gentrification, and current initiatives aimed at increasing artist populations. Mary also writes about the difficulties artists face post-gentrification, prevalent arguments against rent stabilization, and concerns regarding the longevity and permanency of “artist communities.
Lisa A. Wong
Lisa A. Wong is serving her fourth term as Mayor of Fitchburg. She was first elected to that office in November of 2007 at the age of 28, and is youngest female mayor and first Asian female mayor in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Financial stability is one Mayor Wong’s top priorities she has built up a stabilization fund from $10,000 to over $5,000,000, and balanced budgets. By managing more effectively in lean times, Mayor Wong has been able to lower crime, make significant capital improvements, and attract private investment. She is a leader in environmental efforts and was named Conservationist of the Year in 2011 by the Trustees of Reservations. She also serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Board.Mayor Wong received a dual bachelor’s degree in international relations and economics, and master’s degree in economics from Boston University.
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