15 Nov DVA Transporation Rountable MetroCore Quilt Boards
The purpose of the DVA Transportation Roundtables was to develop a shared discourse regarding city building and transportation infrastructure in the Vancouver’s MetroCore.
The “MetroCore Quilt” Process
Participants in each of our seven workshops discussed and developed ideas over a “MetroCore Quilt” game board. The informal nature of this tool enabled a more open discussion. The participants e given the task of defining their understandings, aspirations and fears on selected topics connected to transportation. There were no ‘winners’ or losers; the goal was to collaboratively develop and record as many ideas as the group provided.
Throughout the course of the workshop, the original ‘fast brain’ ideas brainstormed by the participants were shared and discussed through a more “slow brain” or contemplative process that resulted into 3 or 4 “big ideas” that were presented as the main product of the session. The underlying goal was to advance a shared understanding between potentially disparate but influential groups about transportation in the MetroCore as a key part of city building. Ideally it was be as much of a learning exercise for the individual participants and it is for the DVA.
Here are some photographs of the seven completed quilt board. You will notice that despite going through the same process, and talking about the same overriding issue, each board is unique—just like the squares of a quilt.
Roundtable #1: Housing & Affordability
Roundtable #2: Public Space
Roundtable #3 – Vibrant Neighbourhoods
Roundtable #4: Jobs and Innovation
Roundtable #5: Community and Culture
Roundtable #6: Health and Environment
Roundtable #7: Transportation