In Person | Eternal Flame at Martin Luther King Jr. Center
FREE
This Jane’s Walk, taking place in Sweet Auburn Historic District, focuses on themes of Art & Architecture, History & Culture.
Interested in discovering how design tells the story of Atlanta’s rich history through typeface?
Join us for a free Type Walk of Historic Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. Led by design enthusiast Sue Youngblood, this engaging exploration will uncover Atlanta’s significant past. Discover the powerful stories revealed by letterforms and graphics found along one of Atlanta's most historic streets. This walk highlights the narrative told by letterforms seen on plaques, cornerstones, building signage, street signs, and graffiti. Coupled with research on design, people, and places, you will learn about members of the Black Atlanta community who came together to combat segregation and drive change in the world.
We’ll also make a brief stop to greet local resident and founder of Sweet Auburn Bread Company, Chef Sonja Jones. Optional: Bring some money if you’d like to make a sweet purchase!
About the Walk Leader
Sue Youngblood, type aficionado and Atlanta lover, boasts having relatives continuously in Atlanta since before the Civil War, except for a brief period when Sherman was throwing matches.With a professional background in experiential graphic design plus two decades of teaching typography and design classes, Sue shares a wealth of typographic knowledge and Atlanta history. Sue has held a myriad of positions over the span of her career, including AIGA Atlanta since 2009 and as Principal Graphic Design consultant for Youngblood Design Studio from 1991 - 2004.
The Details:
Arrive Early to check-in with your walk leader or MODA volunteer.
Starting Point: We'll meet by the Eternal Flame directly across from the MLK, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Crypt in the reflecting pool at the MLK Center, ADDRESS: Eternal Flame, 449 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Ending Point: The walk ends at Constellations by the APEX museum, ADDRESS: 135 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Distance of Route: 1 mile
Duration of Walk: 90 minutes
Walk Language: English
Accessibility: Terrain: The terrain is paved. This event IS Wheelchair accessible
What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Consider bringing a water bottle.
No weather-based adjustments. Barring a Watch, Warning, or Advisory from the National Weather Service in Atlanta, GA, indicating the walk should be canceled or other MODA weather-related policy, we will proceed as planned.
Know Before You Go: Details will be included in your confirmation email.
Registration | FREE
Jane’s Walks are free to attend, but registration is required.
Please click the link below to save your spot!
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Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival honoring the legacy of urbanist, activist, and writer Jane Jacobs with free, citizen-led walking tours through the neighborhoods that lend so much character to our cities.
The festival promotes civic engagement and encourages leaders and participants to share stories about their communities and use walking as a means of connecting with their neighbors.
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Starting Point: Eternal Flame at Martin Luther King Jr. Center. 449 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30312
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us 48 hours prior to the event start. By doing so, we can release your seat to another individual interested in joining us for this Jane’s Walk!
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email the primary walk leader listed in your confirmation email with questions or information.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.