Building Resilient Communities Through Play: Fostering Connection and Adaptability
Friday, March 21, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
Room: Ballroom B 8
Earn 0.1 CEUs
Session Description: In this session, attendees will discover how play can be a powerful tool for building resilient, adaptable communities. Presenters will share insights into how playful engagement can strengthen community bonds, enhance adaptability, and create more vibrant, connected public spaces. Through real-world examples and interactive activities, participants will learn how to use play to bring diverse community members together, address local challenges, and create environments that support ongoing community collaboration. This session is ideal for those looking to leverage the power of play to foster resilience and long-term community well-being.
Learning Objectives:
Explore techniques for using play to strengthen community bonds, foster collaboration, and build adaptability into public space planning and development.
Engage diverse groups in creative problem-solving to address local challenges through playful methods.
Analyze real-world case studies that demonstrate the transformative impact of play on community resilience and adaptability.
