FREE (registration required) 
Lipsey Auditorium, Knox Building

With the iconic Ralph Wilson Park Bridge slated to be installed over the most traveled section of Buffalo highway I-190 in October 2024, the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Buffalo AKG, will host a rockstar panel of leaders in art, architecture, design and community building. We will celebrate the pivotal role of architecture and infrastructure investments in shaping vibrant cities that lead to better, stronger communities.  Our panelists will share their insights and visions for creating sustainable, creative, inclusive urban environments through thoughtful design and strategic investment. 

The event is free and open to the public. 

Register
 

Panel: 10:30 am–12 pm in the Lipsey Auditorium

Reception: Following the lecture 

Panelists include:  
•    Keiah Shauku, Director of Community Engagement, Buffalo AKG 
•    Janne Sirén, Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director, Buffalo AKG 
•    Michael Stein, partner, schlaich bergmann partner 
•    J.J. Tighe, Senior Director, Parks and Trails, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation 
•    Michael Van Valkenburgh, Partner, Creative Director, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates  

Moderator: Katie Campos, Executive Director, Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy 

Welcoming Remarks 
Mary Wilson, Life Trustee, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation  

 

The Stanford and Judith Lipsey Auditorium is located on the second floor of the Knox Building and can be accessed by the elevator across from the Family Room. There is accessible seating along both sides of the Auditorium, as well as in the two back corners. Assistive Listening Devices and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing are available upon request. To schedule an ASL interpreter for an event, please submit a request at least two weeks in advance. The closest restrooms are on the first floor of the Knox Building in the same hallway as the Moog Inc. Visitor Services Desk.