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Keep the Souls of Our Cities: Mimi Graney at TEDxSomerville

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Mimi doesn't think that tearing down industrial structures and replacing them with new housing is a necessary or healthy part of urban renewal. Old factories that many see as "gritty" or outdated can be turned into thriving businesses and become a core part of a city's economy. Somerville's Ames Business Park is a perfect example of this point, and in her talk Mimi argues that more cities should look for ways to make good use of these spaces instead of tearing them down.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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