The Bottom-Up Revolution

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Reclaiming Forgotten Spaces for the Community

Nov 21, 2024

Katy Clagett, a commercial real estate appraiser and urban explorer, shares her passion for reclaiming overlooked spaces. She discusses her innovative 'Flock Party' project that enlisted sheep and goats to revitalize a neglected alley, bringing neighbors together and showcasing the power of community engagement. Katy emphasizes how beautifully designed environments can foster interpersonal connections and highlights the joy that local initiatives can bring to urban life. Her insights inspire listeners to see potential in their own communities.

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Katy Clagett

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Katy Clagett's community projects demonstrate how grassroots initiatives can reclaim neglected spaces and foster neighborly connections.

The success of the 'Flock Party' highlights the effectiveness of innovative engagement strategies in bringing communities together.

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Intro

3min

Urban Roots: A Journey Through City Life

4min

Building Community Through Architecture

18min

Reclaiming Urban Spaces Through Community and Agriculture

4min

Revitalizing Community Spaces

13min

Nostalgia and Community: The Heart of Local Gatherings

2min

Katy Clagett is a commercial real estate appraiser, but at her core, she’s an urban explorer and champion for overlooked spaces. At this year’s National Gathering, she won the Small Bets Competition for her “Flock Party” pitch of reclaiming a neighborhood alley using sheep and goats.

Clagett joins this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution to talk about the ways bottom-up projects can bring neighbors together and build community, as well as her experience with spearheading this kind of project.

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

Local recommendations:
- Manheim Gardens.
- Broadway Cafe.
Flock Party before-and-after images.
Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram).
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