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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Kinder Institute Forum Lecture: Creative Design and Community Engagement Strategies for Long-Term Equitable Development

Wednesday, May. 22, 2019 – Wednesday, May. 22, 2019

07:00 PM – 08:30 PM
US/Central

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KINDER INSTITUTE FORUM LECTURE

Speaker: Maurice Cox, director of planning and development, city of Detroit

This talk looks at creative design and community engagement as strategies for long-term equitable development. Maurice Cox, Detroit’s planning director, has been closely involved in that city’s revitalization efforts. He visits Houston to share his experience with merging architecture, politics, and design education while engaging the community to rebuild neighborhoods and spark a recovery that lasts.

This program is free! Reserve your seat online via the Kinder Institute.

About the Speaker

​Maurice Cox has been named one of “20 Masters of Design” by Fast Company magazine and one of the “Most Admired Design Educators in America” in the annual ranking by Design Intelligence. He has served as associate dean for community engagement at Tulane University’s School of Architecture and director of the Tulane City Center, a university-affiliated practice operating at the intersection of design, urban research, and civic engagement throughout New Orleans.

About the Kinder Institute Forum Lecture Series

The Kinder Institute Forum Lectures are organized by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Established in 2010, the institute advances the understanding of critical issues facing Houston and other leading U.S. urban centers through scientific research, educational programs, and public outreach with the goal of developing more humane and sustainable cities.

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HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
    • Tuesday | Closed.
    • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
  • Museum Admission

    ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.
    • MFAH Member  FREE
    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

Directions & Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking

Special Offers / Dining

Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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