FAQ

What is Placemaking Week?

When and where is Placemaking Week 2019?

‍Where can I learn about conference updates?

‍What opportunities will there be to speak at the conference? Will there be a Call for Proposals?

‍How do I register for this event?

‍Is there a discounted or group rate? What about scholarships?

‍How can I book a hotel room for the event?

How can I sponsor the event?

What is Placemaking Week?

Placemaking Week is an international gathering of placemaking thinkers and practitioners. In 2019 Placemaking Week will consist of 4 days of programming which will include day tours and workshops on either end, and two days of full programming. Check out the online schedule here.

When and where is Placemaking Week 2019?

2019’s Placemaking Week will be held on October 1st - 4th, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. The event itself will be held in multiple venues around Chattanooga's Innovation District, with Waterhouse Pavilion as our basecamp. Some of the other venues include the Walker Theater, The Edney Innovation Center, Chattanooga Public Library, and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. To see the range of venues for the event check out our online program on Sched, and hover/click on any of the sessions or events to see their locations. You can also toggle from "Schedule" view to "Map" view to see the venues proximity to each other.

Chattanooga is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, roughly a two hour drive south of Nashville, and a two hour drive north of Atlanta, GA. October is a great time of year to visit this region and we recommend you stay for some of Chattanooga's best cultural and recreational activities that begin right after Placemaking Week, and take advantage of the close proximity to nearby southern cities.

Where can I learn about conference updates?

We will continue to update www.placemakingweek.org (including this FAQ page) with all conference updates. Make sure to sign up for our Placemaking Week newsletter to receive up-to-date information on registration, program content, speakers, hotels and travel, events and other news.

What opportunities will there be to speak at the conference? Will there be a Call for Proposals?

Our Call for Proposals closed on Monday, March 25th, and proposal applicants have been notified of their status. If for any reason you have not heard from us (and please check your spam), please reach out to us at: info@placemakingweek.org

How do I register for this event?

You can register directly via this website on our registration page.

Is there a discounted or group rate? What about scholarships?

Our scholarship application for Round 1 and 2 have closed, and we have notified all applicants of their status.

How can I book a hotel room for the event?

We have a great hotel available for a discounted rate, for a limited time only! Please visit our Travel Info page for more details. There's a range of accommodation types in Downtown Chattanooga at varying price points, from major hotels, smaller boutique hotels, to short term apartments -- be sure to scope out your options.

How can I sponsor the event?

Your support at the event gives directly back to our host city and its communities by providing scholarships for individuals who might not otherwise be able to attend the event, and a range of networking experiences for our attendees who travel from far and wide to collaborate and share knowledge with their peers.

‍Download our sponsorship package here to learn more about how you can contribute, and feel free to reach out to us for more details at info@placemakingweek.org.