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I appreciate these surprise announcements about @TheIonHouston and the innovation district. It shows how deep the commitment to community input and engagement is for both the city and Rice Management Company. https://twitter.com/HoustonChron/status/1308400938277834757">https://twitter.com/HoustonCh...
This venture was announced in June, but there was no initial mention of Rice Management Company or the Fiesta location. https://houston.innovationmap.com/greater-houston-partnership-sylvester-turner-bring-greentown-labs-to-houston-2646174139.html">https://houston.innovationmap.com/greater-h...
I& #39;m a big fan of Juliana and I think she& #39;ll be true to her word in focusing on diversity, however that doesn& #39;t appear to be Greentown& #39;s strength. It& #39;s new for Houston. Which is exactly why there should be community involvement. https://houston.innovationmap.com/juliana-garaizar-of-greentown-labs-2646298711.html">https://houston.innovationmap.com/juliana-g...
We know how white the climate space is. We know how white the tech space is. We also know that building "a sustainable future for all" doesn& #39;t happen by accident.
Without a major shift in practices, it won& #39;t happen. The same communities will be harmed. https://houston.innovationmap.com/greentown-labs-houston-to-open-in-midtown-2647733928.html">https://houston.innovationmap.com/greentown...
Without a major shift in practices, it won& #39;t happen. The same communities will be harmed. https://houston.innovationmap.com/greentown-labs-houston-to-open-in-midtown-2647733928.html">https://houston.innovationmap.com/greentown...
Clean tech *should* be a major industry in Houston. Whoever is brought on to catalyze that work should either have
1) a track record that demonstrates the possibility of serving Houston& #39;s diverse communities, or
2) clear systems of accountability to those communities
1) a track record that demonstrates the possibility of serving Houston& #39;s diverse communities, or
2) clear systems of accountability to those communities
Anyway, I& #39;m excited for the potential of this partnership. Despite the clear dangers of unchecked and unaccountable "disruptive innovation" I believe that this can be different if the City and Rice Management Company want it to be. And if we demand that it is different.
I look forward to learning more about Greentown Labs and their plans for the Fiesta space at their Thursday 4pm event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energybar-a-virtual-tour-of-greentown-houston-tickets-118041839319">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energyb...
Note that the suggested dress for Thursday& #39;s virtual event is business casual. 
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