2024–25 · City-wide
Free workshops to rebuild social comfort after pandemic
The resident asks for free workshops with refreshments that teach conversation and collaboration with strangers, using the arts to build trust after pandemic isolation.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
To get people comfortable being with strangers AFTER the PANDEMIC Lock DOWNS. Offer free workshops with refreshments to get & teach how to hold conversation & collaborate on mutually beneficial programs, etc.
Who it helps and why
Much misunderstanding conflict stem from assumptions and lack of experience dealing/working with Strangers different from us. The arts can help build trust.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 29, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Arts & Culture
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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