BBSLO’s Movie Night Line-up
On November 5th, Join Building a Better SLO at The Palm Theater in SLO for a night of movies and popcorn.
Doors Open at 5:30, Movies will start at 6:00
Join us for a curated selection of short films that celebrate innovative urban design, vibrant public spaces, and the power of community to shape better cities. As you settle in, enjoy complimentary beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and of course, popcorn!
After the screening, we’ll take a short walk around the corner to the Region Events Center for a post-film gathering from starting at 7:00 PM. There, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow changemakers, share ideas, and reflect on the stories we’ve seen.
BBSLO will be serving light bites from Novo, along with your choice of a glass of local wine or beer to keep the conversation flowing.
This is more than a movie night—it’s a celebration of what’s possible when we come together to build a better SLO.
Order your tickets now and bring a friend who shares your passion for vibrant, inclusive communities!
River City Rising:
Duration
0:09:25
Synopsis
Spokane is developing a housing element.
Children have lost the ability to Roam
Duration
0:01:47
Synopsis
From the 50s to the 80s to the 00s, children’s geographical footprint has shrunk. Once free to roam the streets on bike or foot, or school bus, the new MO is to be driven everywhere. What effects does that have on us and on our children?
BEFORE | AFTER
Duration
0:01:44
Synopsis
Showcasing public space transformations worldwide from car-oriented to people friendly, as seen from Streetview.
The Hangout
Duration
0:02:12
Synopsis
A abandoned lot is transformed into a public gathering space.
Buffalo Unparked
Duration
0:05:29
Synopsis
Many people point to social and economic changes to explain the decline of rustbelt cities. But maybe its actually the rules about minimum parking requirements. In 2017, Buffalo became the first relatively large city to eliminate the minimum off-street parking requirements for all new development citywide.
Omaha’s Riverfront Revitalization
Duration
0:03:26
Synopsis
How do you breath new life into a static downtown? You build a huge park! The city of Omaha is building a 100acre downtown park to attract people, families, and the business’s that serve them…Design by Copper Hewitt award winning OJB Landscape Architecture…
CNU25.Seattle: Pocket Neighborhoods Tour
Duration
0:07:33
Synopsis
In this short Ross Chapin and Karen DeLucas of Ross Chapin Architects takes on a tour of two Seattle area Pocket Neighborhoods, which are small clusters of houses or apartments arranged around garden courtyards, pedestrian streets and indoor atriums.
Transform Your City With Tactical Urbanism
Duration
0:08:22
Synopsis
Across the globe, everyday citizens are reclaiming their streets through Tactical Urbanism—low-cost, temporary interventions that make public spaces safer and more livable. From placing traffic cones to slow cars to forming grassroots “Departments of Transformation,” these quick, visual solutions are sparking change and inspiring cities to adopt permanent improvements. This film explores the growing movement of empowered communities reshaping urban life, one street at a time.
Working Cities Wednesday
Duration
0:06:38
Synopsis
Pittsfield Massachusetts is a city still in recovery from losing the General Electric plant. Now, residents and organizations are collaborating to empower their community and make their voices be heard.
Bicycles Friendly Streets
Duration
0:04:22
Synopsis
The local neighborhood council designates two side streets as bicycle friendly streets, aka Neighborhood Greenways, and devises a plan of mitigations to encourage bicycle and pedestrian use and to reduce high car travel and cut thru traffic. This film was made in less than a week as part of our urbanism filmmaking challenge.
The Edge of Memphis
Duration
0:03:47
Synopsis
The Edge District in Memphis, TN is a historic and almost forgotten area found between the revitalized Downtown and Midtown areas. Now, business owners & community organizers look to bring the area back to a thriving place of art, culture, and entertainment. Memfix
Awesome Tampa Bay: The Urban Conga
Duration
0:03:01
Synopsis
A group of activist architects builds a pink ping pong table in Tampa’s downtown central park. The game brings the community together and activates a dead space.
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