9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero revisits the 2002 AmericaSpeaks town hall that brought thousands of New Yorkers together to deliberate the future of Ground Zero following 9/11. Gathering over 5,000 representative New Yorkers into the largest town in United States history, the risky move became a prime example of the benefits of how structured public input, expert facilitation, and deliberation and feedback loops can result in the most positive outcome for all, especially during moments of crisis and long-term urban planning.

After the film, please join for a moderated discussion with Carolyn Lukensmeyer, a nationally recognized leader in democratic innovation and public engagement and the founder of AmericaSpeaks, a nationwide nonprofit focused on championing citizens’ voices.

Co-sponsored by the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College. Free and open to all, ticket reservations required. 

For more info: https://www.watervillecreates.org/shows/reclaiming-ground-zero/