Catalyzing Newport coordinators, Kathleen Shannon and SueEllen Kroll, take inspiration from historic disruptors to make change today. With visiting catalysts from the Knight Foundation, the Local Action Team will investigate the role of cultural and historical engagement for attracting and supporting new talent, diversifying revenue streams, bringing together Newport’s strengths, and encouraging an informed and engaged citizenry.
Catalyzing Newport coordinators SueEllen Kroll and Kathleen Shannon ask us to reflect on our definition of “place.” This week Carol Coletta and Daniel Harris from the Knight Foundation join Newport’s cultural, historical, public service and community leaders to explore the role of history, including stories and spaces of civic engagement and sense of heritage, for strengthening identity and building a vibrant community.
Next week, July 27-31, Catalyzing Newport will welcome visiting catalysts from the Knight Foundation: Carol Coletta, Vice President of Community and National Initiatives and Daniel Harris, San Jose Program Director. Their residency will explore the theme of leadership from a place of courage, inspired by stories of Newport’s historic civic leaders, and address Catalyzing Newport’s impact areas of cultural entrepreneurship and urban growth and economy.
On November 10, 2014, Catalyzing Newport will host a webinar with the Brookings Institute Vice President, Bruce Katz, and selected leaders and government officials from across Rhode Island.
On June 9, the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution released “The Rise of Innovation Districts,” a new report analyzing this trend by Brookings Vice President Bruce Katz and Nonresident Senior Fellow Julie Wagner.
