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design team member overviewKBEKarin Bacon Enterprises, Inc.Public Space ActivationNew York, New YorkKBE collaborates with developers, architects, and urban planners on strategiesfor enlivening public spaces, revitalizing existing ones, and envisioningnew ones. Our approach integrates program planning with public spacemanagement, financing, and design, so that the result is not only a great place,but also one that works seamlessly.Incorporating a broad range of programming—including signaturecelebrations, festivals, passive and active recreation, sports events, public art,digital media, markets, seasonal lighting, temporary structures, tours, andrental events—KBE develops programs for all seasons of the year and varioustimes of the day. Each of our activation plans is custom-designed to meet ourclient’s vision and budget.Karin Bacon311 W 43rd St, 13th FloorNew York, NY 10036212 . 307.9642www.kbenyc.comkarinbacon@kbenyc.comOur programming concepts are closely integrated with the physicalcharacteristics of each site and informed by the history and traditions ofthe surrounding community with the goal of enhancing the brand of eachindividual place. KBE can also advises our clients on funding sources,operating and production costs, and management structures. Clients includearchitects, landscape architects, city planners, public agencies, and developersof mixed-use projects, town centers, parks, plazas, streets, waterfronts, piers,and retail environments.WHAT GREAT PLACEMAKING CAN DOKBE’s value is found in the results—ideas, plans and programs that:• Develop new audiences• Build active, engaged communities• Attract and retain high quality tenants• Increase property values• Reinforce brand identity• Generate revenueAPPROACHOur approach to making lively public spaces is holistic. We believe that allelements - programming, management, design, permanent attractions,amenities, financing and infrastructure - must work together effectively andefficiently. An activation plan that is rooted in the community and resonateswith its physical setting captures and communicates the character of a place.When KBE is involved in all stages of planning, from design concept toimplementation, the public space incorporates the infrastructure requiredto support a full, rich menu of festivals, markets, entertainment, sports,cultural events, civic art, and recreational activities. Through skilled, creativemanagement, its value grows in human and financial terms over time.S T A T E M E N T O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S2.16