Friday, October 14
11:00 AM -
5:00 PM
Convening Registration

Registration will be open prior to the tour start and give attendees an opportunity to get oriented, grab lunch nearby on their own and be on site for the tour departures. Space to leave any bags will be available if attendees are not able to check-in to accommodations before the day starts.

For attendees arriving after the tours depart, registration will be open throughout the convening. On-site registration will be available but limited due to COVID precautions and venue capacity. Proof of vaccination or a negative test is required to participate in the Convening.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
 

 

 
12:30 PM -
3:00 PM
Convening Kick-off Tours

Attendees should review tour options (you'll have an email with details) and select if they would like to participate in the "Ninth Ward Seeking Freedom" or "Seventh Ward Stories" tour. Each tour visits various local organizations and projects in New Orleans. Attendees will gather at the Tidewater building for a brief welcome and introduction before departing.

All attendees will have the opportunity to attend two guided tours, one at this time and the second on Saturday morning over the two-day gathering.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
3:00 PM -
3:30 PM
Afternoon Social Break

A collective break for attendees to socialize and connect with each other about thoughts, conversations, and what’s next as they return from tours and get prepared for the afternoon workshop. Snacks are sponsored by Urban Housing Solutions.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
3:30 PM -
5:00 PM
Circle of Practice Workshop

After being apart since 2019, this workshop will allow attendees to introduce themselves more formally to each other and reconnect with friends and colleagues.  Attendees will be guided in conversations to share stories of personal and professional achievements and challenges.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

 

 
6:00 PM -
8:30 PM
Opening Reception

Join ACD Board Members, Sponsors, and other attendees to visit the New Orleans African American Museum. Music provided by DJ Rakimbeau. H'ordeuvres and drinks provided.

This event is included in the registration for ACD, but any additional guests can purchase tickets for this event only through this link to Eventbrite. All are welcome.

New Orleans African American History Museum
1418 Governor Nicholls St
New Orleans, LA 70116
Saturday, October 15

8:00 AM -
5:00 PM

Convening Registration

For attendees arriving on Saturday, registration will be open throughout the convening.

On-site registration will be available but limited due to COVID precautions and venue capacity.  Proof of vaccination or a negative test is required to participate in the Convening.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

9:00 AM -
9:30 AM

Opening Session

Attendees will gather together to begin the day, hear from the ACD Board and local hosts. Coffee will be on hand. 

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
9:30 AM -
10:30 AM
Keynote Address

ACD is honored to host Sue Mobley for the keynote address as she will be sharing her experience in work and bringing all attendees to learn and be inspired. 

Sue Mobley is a New Orleans based urbanist, organizer, and advocate. She is Director of
Research at Monument Lab.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
 

 

 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Community Tours

Attendees should review tour options (you'll have an email with details) and select if they would like to participate in the "Central City Changing" or "Broad & Bayou" tour. Each tour visits various local organizations and projects in New Orleans. Attendees will depart together from the Tidewater Building.

All attendees will have the opportunity to attend two guided tours, one at this time and the first on Friday afternoon over the two-day gathering.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

12:30 PM -
2:00 PM

Social Roundtable Lunches

Choose to lunch with small groups at various New Orleans restaurants with guided discussions and social time. Attendees select their lunch-spot at registration. Space is limited at each restaurant. 

Roundtable lunches will be lead by a host with a different topic of conversation at each. Attendees will be responsible for their own lunch costs.

Various local restaurants
2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
Community Workshop

Lead by local organizations, Alembic Community Development and the Leona Tate Foundation for Change, the community workshop will focus on examples of work in New Orleans. Attendees will hear the history and learn about projects in action, both with successes and failures. 

The workshop will then focus on the hard questions about how to equitably engage community, develop shared values, and work within realistic constraints. 

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
4:00 PM - 
4:30 PM
Afternoon Social Break

A collective break for attendees to socialize and connect with each other about thoughts, conversations, and what did they take away from the community workshops and get prepared for the closing workshop and call to action. Snacks are sponsored by Dark Matter University.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
4:30 PM -
6:30 PM
Advancing ACD Workshop

Focused on hearing from the attendees about what support and resources are needed to help advance community design, this workshop is intended to help serve as a visioning for the future years of ACD. As the organization works to continue advancing racial and social justice, identifying programs, resources, and opportunities to better serve members is a priority. 

ACD Board Members will lead guided workshops on community membership and fellowship, education and engagement, and equity building. 

All attendees will come together to close the event with reflection and a call to action.

The Diboll Auditorium
The Tidewater Building
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
 

 
7:30 PM -
10:00 PM
ACD PARTY!

Any kind of dancing is better than no dancing at all. Music provided by Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes and DJ Natty Boom. H'ordeuvres provided. Cash bar available by Turning Tables.

This event is included in the registration for ACD, but any additional guests can purchase tickets for this event only through this link to Eventbrite. All are welcome.

The Albert & Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design
1725 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 70113