Season 1, Episode 9: Beyond Tragedy - Community Memorials and Healing With Dr. Larry Schooler
Description
Dr. Larry Schooler started his career working for NPR before transitioning into city government. He has over 15 years of experience in facilitation, mediation, and public engagement, and is currently a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. We delve into his work facilitating community engagement for memorial projects, including Virginia Beach and Pulse Nightclub. Larry emphasizes the crucial role of integrating family and survivor feedback, leveraging past experiences to shape the approach, and the importance of consensus-based decision-making. We also explore broader lessons for historic preservation and public projects, highlighting the value of digital engagement in amplifying diverse voices and expanding public participation.
Contact
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryschooler
UT Austin: https://moody.utexas.edu/faculty/larry-schooler
Resources
Pulse Orlando Memorial: https://www.pulseorlando.org/Memorial
Virginia Beach Memorial: https://loveforvb.com
United States
