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Paige Figanbaum

Preserving Las Vegas: The Role of Community Engagement and Adaptive Reuse in Las Vegas Home + History

23 October 2023 – Paige Figanbaum

sustainability, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, community engagement

The tourist perception of Las Vegas is often limited to its iconic neon lights, or recently, the Knights hockey team winning the Stanley Cup championship. While The Strip has played a significant role in shaping the city, it tends to overshadow Las Vegas’ rich history and community. Read More

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Beyond descendant outreach: authentic engagement through increased accessibility in the Kith + Kin project
25 April 2024 – Emily Cadmus
projects, slavery, project showcase
The past decade has seen big shifts in the interpretation of slavery and enslaved people. Descendant engagement has become a standard of practice at places like Montpelier, the Whitney Plantation, and the University of Virginia. Other institutions, like Duke University and Clemson University, have established archival collections centered on documenting enslaved people. Read More

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