The Initiative has been in the public eye, most recently as a feature in Architectural Record. The article is a thoughtful and thorough overview of the group’s activities to date. Accompanying the article is a slideshow with some great photos, showcasing important developments from Year One.
The Japan 3/11 Initiative was featured today in MIT News, showcasing upcoming projects for Year Two. Check out the link for updates as well as an interview with Shun Kanda on the intent behind the Initiative.
Check out this excellent video, capturing the story of the Babadoru 5-chome community and the shelter designed for them by the Japan 3/11 Initiative team. The narrative was artfully created by Atsushi Miyazaki.
Asahi Newspaper covered the unveiling of the “seed” community center on November 7, 2011.
An English version of the article will follow shortly.
Mayor Jin Sato and other Minami Sanriku residents were recently interviewed by MSNBC, on rebuilding 8 months after the tsunami.
The Asahi Newspaper featured the following article (August 7, 2011), announcing the Initiative’s collaborative architectural and urban planning work to address the Tohoku Earthquake. (In Japanese)
Brookline philanthropist Atsuko Toko Fish takes action to help her native Japan through activism and generous donations to the Japanese Disaster Relief Fund of Boston. Her story is featured in the Boston Globe here.
The Initiative is a grateful recipient of a portion of Fish’s generous gift.
MIT News highlights some of the Initiative’s goals such as the creation of the Memorial Community Center and long-term research. (July 20, 2011)
MIT CIS officially released news of the Japan 3/11 Initiative in the following announcement (June 30, 2011).