LOCAL SOLUTIONS FOR GLOBAL ISSUES

April 8-11, 2026 Atlanta, Georgia, USA I Hosted by Kennesaw State University
Conference Co-Chairs: Jeffrey Collins and Giovanni Loreto

Midtown and neighboring West Midtown form one of the most vibrant cultural corridors in the Southeast – where major institutions meet emerging galleries, design studios, and adaptive-reuse creative spaces.

Midtown

• High Museum of Art (0.5 miles) – The region’s leading art museum, celebrated not only for its collections – from American art to contemporary global exhibitions – but also for its architectural presence.  https://high.org/ 

• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (0.5 miles) – Performing at the Woodruff Arts Center, the ASO brings internationally acclaimed musicians and innovative programming to Atlanta.  https://www.woodruffcenter.org/ 

• Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) (0.6 miles) – A design-focused museum exploring architecture, graphics, product design, and urbanism.  https://www.museumofdesign.org/

• Piedmont Park (2 blocks) – Atlanta’s iconic urban green space, offering skyline views and a glimpse of the city’s “city in a forest” identity.  https://piedmontpark.org/

• Fox Theatre (0.8 miles) – A 1929 Moorish Revival landmark and one of Atlanta’s most iconic architectural interiors.  https://www.foxtheatre.org/

Downtown / Sweet Auburn (10–15 minutes from Midtown)

• National Center for Civil and Human Rights (3 miles) – A powerful museum connecting the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to contemporary global human rights struggles – deeply  aligned with questions of equity and justice in the built environment.  https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/ 

• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (3 miles) – Includes Dr. King’s birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church, offering a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how local activism shaped global movements.  https://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm 

Together, these areas offer a layered cultural experience – from formal institutions to grassroots creative energy and sites of profound historical significance – all within easy reach of the conference venues.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

• Atlanta Botanical Garden: 0.7 miles
• Center Stage Theater: 1.1 miles
• Georgia Aquarium: 2 miles
• The Children’s Museum of Atlanta: 2 miles
• World of Coca-Cola: 2 miles
• State Farm Arena: 2.5 miles | Home of the Atlanta Hawks
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium: 3 miles | Home of the Atlanta Falcons & Atlanta United
• Variety Playhouse: 2.8 miles
• Tabernacle: 2.9 miles
• Centennial Olympic Park: 3 miles