OPOP is pleased to host a conversation with Ben Stone, Director of Arts & Culture at Smart Growth America and its program Transportation for America.

This event is free and open to the public. We invite you to bring a snack and/or beverages to share, but don't let snack-less-ness keep you away!

In his role at Smart Growth America, Ben Stone works with neighborhoods and communities across the nation to integrate arts, culture, and creative placemaking into neighborhood revitalization, equitable development, and transportation planning efforts.

Smart Growth America works with elected officials, real estate developers, chambers of commerce, transportation and urban planning professionals, governors, and other leaders to improve everyday life for people across the country through better development.

More about Ben Stone
Ben is Director of Arts & Culture at Smart Growth America and its program Transportation for America. He was previously Executive Director of Station North Arts & Entertainment in Baltimore, where he led redevelopment and place-making strategy in a designated art district in Baltimore.