Speeches and Presentations

Posts, often including videos or photos, of speeches and presentations given by Manisha Bewtra.

Stand Against Racism: Women of Color Leading Change in Community Development panel

Stand Against Racism: Women of Color Leading Change in Community Development panel, April 26, 2017

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The Alliance for Racial Equity’s annual Stand against Racism event, in partnership with the YWCA, was a panel with Angie Liou, Executive Director, Asian CDC, Lydia Edwards, Deputy Director for Housing Stability, City of Boston, Aida Franquiz, Community Investment Officer, Boston Private Bank, and me, as the Analytical Services Manager at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The panel was moderated by Shirronda Almeida-Chandler. We talked about our experiences and perspectives as women of color leaders in the community development field.

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Planning with passion, geekiness and sincerity: Image of a scene in Downtown Lynn

“Inclusive Community Engagement: A Hands-On Workshop,” Southern New England American Planning Association Conference, October 23, 2014

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“Inclusive Community Engagement: A Hands-On Workshop” reconvened the SNEAPA 2012 team, along with a few new members. My portion of the presentation focused on my work in Downtown Lynn where we planned with “passion, geekiness, and sincerity.”

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The Planners Polaris cover page

“The Planners’ Polaris: Five Factors that Direct Development” presentation, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Conference, May 7, 2013

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My presentation, “The Planners’ Polaris: Five Factors that Direct Development” was part of a May 7, 2013 panel at the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Conference Session called “Getting the Development You Want: Reaching Revitalization Goals in Different Markets.”

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Photos of Panelists for Tailoring Civic Engagement Session, SNEAPA 2012

“Tailoring Civic Engagement Methods in a Changing World: A Hands-On Workshop,” Southern New England American Planning Association Conference, September 20, 2012

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“Tailoring Civic Engagement Methods in a Changing World: A Hands-On Workshop” was a dynamic session at the 2012 Southern New England American Planning Association (SNEAPA) Conference in Hartford, Connecticut. I designed this PowerPoint presentation in addition to having a speaking role. This panel worked well as a team and put hours into ensuring that the workshop was fun, inspiring, and informative.

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Advanced Outreach Tools and Techniques panel, Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors Conference, June 10, 2011

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This presentation was part of a conference panel on “Advanced Outreach Tools and Techniques” at the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors Conference in New Bedford on June 10, 2011. The original presentation included audio and video clips, which have been removed for use in this website.

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American Planning Association Battle Road Scenic Byway Mobile Workshop, 2011

American Planning Association National Conference Mobile Workshop on the Battle Road Scenic Byway, April 10, 2011

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Along with Lexington Planning Board Chair Richard Canale and Minute Man National Historical Park Chief of Planning and Communications Lou Sideris, I led this 4.5 hour mobile workshop of the Battle Road Scenic Byway through Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord during the American Planning Association National Planning Conference in Boston on April 10, 2011. I prepared the mobile workshop proposal and coordinated the itinerary and script for the session, which was attended by 30 participants.

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