Unfortunately, due to Backyard SJ having to close its doors sooner than expected, this event has been canceled.
Do you have a great idea for improving public space in San Jose? Do you see a parking space, street corner or empty lot and imagine it as something better? Bring your best civic proposals before a panel of local community leaders, led by Local Color, for an evening of community idea sharing. Aim high and your proposal might be one of those selected to receive seed funding in order to become reality. Get more information and submit your ideas today >>
9 a.m.: Welcome breakfast
10 a.m.: Opening remarks + keynote
10:15 a.m.: 408 Creates introduction
11 a.m.: 408 Creates hackathon round one
1 p.m.: Lunch + networking
2 p.m.: 408 Creates hackathon round two
5 p.m.: Happy hour + networking
6 p.m.: Pitch, Please, featuring a panel of judges and community members who will select hackathon projects for seed funding.
8 p.m.: Lights off and doors close — see you at the next one
This program is part of a series of SPUR-presented talks held at Backyard SJ, a new temporary public space created by The We Company in downtown San Jose. To learn more about the programs in the series, please visit their event pages:
- The State of Downtown (Aug. 29)
- Making Public Life A Priority (Sep. 12)
- The Changing Landscape of San Jose (Sep. 19)
- Art as a Community Catalyst (Sep. 26)
- Community Engagement Through Creative Action (Oct. 10)
- A New Wave of Innovative Leadership (Oct. 17)
- Backyard Closing Party (Oct. 24)