City Views
Exhibition
White Plains V.O.I.C.E.S
Vision • Opportunity • Incentives • Creativity • Economics • Sustainability. A creative placemaking capstone for the City of White Plains, designed and led by Cornell “Lord Judah” Carelock (2019).
Creative Placemaking
Community Strategy
Arts & Culture
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What is Creative Placemaking?
Creative placemaking is a community-centered approach that uses arts, culture, and local partnerships to shape public spaces, strengthen belonging, and spark inclusive economic activity.
Credential
Certificate in Creative Placemaking (2019), New England College — Institute of Art & Design.
Why this work matters
- Born and raised in White Plains, NY — rooted in the community.
- Young artist since 13, collaborating across White Plains neighborhoods.
- 20+ years as a professional Teaching Artist with ArtsWestchester, leading programs in schools, shelters, correctional facilities, and community spaces.
- 2019 Creative Placemaking certificate capstone: “White Plains V.O.I.C.E.S.” — the seed of City Views.
- Momentum paused by COVID‑19, then evolved into the broader City Views vision.
- Well‑established Westchester network positions this initiative to scale from city to county, then nationwide.
