Burning Man LIVE Let's Go Build a City: Camp Symposium 2023
Apr 6, 2023
Explore the vibrant community of nearly 1,300 theme camps at Black Rock City, where creativity thrives and collaboration is key. Discover the evolution of these camps and the significance of the Camp Symposium in fostering sustainability. Learn about innovative waste management strategies that emphasize the 'Leave No Trace' principle and community accountability. Gain insights into environmental stewardship initiatives and hear thoughts on creating a positive cultural environment amidst challenges. Join the discussion on how these elements enhance the unique Burning Man experience!
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Theme Camps Build The City
- Theme camps are the defining, interactive gift that make Black Rock City unique and form most of its population fabric.
- Placement's role is to support, coordinate, and preserve that communal infrastructure rather than control creativity.
Leaders Must Enforce Decommodification
- Camp leaders must enforce decommodification within their camp by screening members and blocking those who brand or commercialize experiences.
- Take responsibility for your camp's culture and remove people who repeatedly violate the principles.
Community-Led Cultural Direction Setting
- Cultural Direction Setting is a community-led process to define how camps should show up over the next decade and inform placement decisions.
- The project aims to increase transparency, set expectations, and preserve decommodification and cultural values.