Public Imagination Lab Series

Public Imagination Labs are think tanks that bring together artists, practitioners, and leaders to explore solutions to challenges facing communities. Grounded in design thinking, narrative & culture change strategies, research and insights from social movements; these labs inform the development of CLEVELAND-HARRIS cultural advocacy projects.

Health & Environment Public Imagination Labs

Green Futures Lab. Advances environmental advocacy and sustainability through public awareness, cultural strategy, policy engagement, resource stewardship, and cross-sector collaboration for lasting impact.

Vitality Health Equity Lab: Focuses on advancing equitable access to healthcare and opportunities for well-being by addressing social determinants, reducing disparities, and advocating for just policies.

Story Medicine Lab. Focuses on using storytelling to deepen the patient-provider relationship through empathy, active listening, and cultural exchange, fostering compassionate and holistic care.

Nourish Food Security & Nutrition Lab. Focuses on ensuring reliable access to nutritious food for healthy living by addressing availability, equity, sustainability, and cultural preferences, while strengthening long-term food system resilience.

Equity, Inclusion & Community Belonging Public Imagination Labs

Justice Reframed Lab. Focuses on dismantling systemic racism by advancing equity, economic justice, representation, policy change, and community empowerment centering Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latine and POC people.

Queer Liberation Lab. Focuses on advancing equality, justice, and freedom for LGBTQIA+ communities by advocating for legal rights, healthcare access, social inclusion, and combating discrimination and violence.

Housing Equity & Access Lab. Focuses on dismantling barriers to housing and economic stability by promoting affordable housing, anti-discrimination policies, tenant protections, and equitable development with a focus on community participation and sustainability.

Safe Communities Lab. Focuses on creating safe environments through crime prevention, justice access, social support, and community collaboration to promote well-being and violence prevention.

Digital Inclusion & Tech Equity Lab. Focuses on ensuring equitable access to technology and digital literacy, particularly in underserved communities, through affordable devices, internet, education, and workforce training.

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