"Coming Together features examples from more than 60 U.S. cities, both large and small, highlighting lessons learned and opportunities embraced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as communities adapt to lasting changes in work, housing, mobility, entertainment, and recreation. The exhibition is currently open to the public and will remain on view through Fall 2026."
"Coming Together invites visitors to reflect on how cities are evolving and to explore bold ideas for building a more inclusive, resilient, and joyful future."
"this is a pivotal time in the history of American cities. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities, but it also revealed the imagination and resilience of communities. Across the country, we're seeing a groundswell of innovation that's redefining what downtowns can be."
Coming Together: Reimagining America's Downtowns at the National Building Museum examines transformations in U.S. downtowns and community-led strategies for alternative urban futures. Curated by Uwe S. Brandes and designed by Reddymade and MGMT., the exhibition is the first in the Museum's Future Cities initiative and showcases examples from more than 60 U.S. cities. The exhibition highlights adaptations to lasting changes in work, housing, mobility, entertainment, and recreation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents case studies, data infographics, large-scale video, digital interactives, and participatory activities that illustrate partnerships among mayors, employers, institutions, and communities to improve urban spaces and imagine inclusive, resilient downtowns.
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