Reimagining Brockway and Lyons Luster Mansion

2000 Northeast 23rd Street,Oklahoma City OK 73111

23 April, 2022

Description

The NE OKC community is invited to a 2-part brunch & discussion about the future of the historic Brockway Center and Lyons-Luster Mansion. Join Open Design Collective for a 2-part brunch and discussion on the future of the historic Brockway Center and Lyons-Luster Mansion on April 9th and April 23rd at the Ralph Ellison Library. NE OKC community members and supporters are invited. On April 9th, NE OKC community members are invited discuss the future of these two sites through the lens of a concept called the String of Pearls. This lens explores how the two sites, in addition to other existing Black cultural assets in NE OKC, are connected to tell a heritage story of the rich history and contributions of Black residents in our community. The discussion on April 23rd will be centered on the neighborhood context of the two sites; the Lyons-Luster Mansion which sits in an urban, mixed-use neighborhood, and the Brockway Center located in a single-family neighborhood. During this session attendees will discuss how the two different urban contexts could play a role in how these spaces are reactivated in the future. Free brunch and beverages will be provided. RSVP and bring a friend! --- This project is in collaboration with the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Alliance and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The information shared in these discussions will help inform a revitalization plan to bring these two historic sites back to life while preserving history and identifying local entrepreneurs who can activate these spaces. The Open Design Collective is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that supports the social and spatial needs of local Black communities and beyond. Learn more at www.opendesignco.org. Questions? Contact us via the information below: The Open Design Collective 405-510-0874 [email protected] www.opendesignco.org