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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 1d

Grab your popcorn and meet us at Syndicated Bar + Theater on Nov 4th for a private screening of Sylvie Kürsten's award-winning documentary "Go Clara Go"! The screening will include a live talk-back with the director moderated by film scholar and historian Noah Isenberg.

Go Clara Go: Challenges for Art & Independent Expression in former East Germany

DOORS OPEN AT 5:40 PM, EVENT BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:00 PM

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 5d

What if your brain had a hidden superpower—one that could sharpen focus, delay aging, and even reshape how you see the world?

Whether you are fluent, learning, or just curious, this program will show you why bilingualism is not just a skill—it’s a neurological edge.

The Bilingual Brain: Unlocking Nature’s Superpower

Doors open at 5:30 PM, event begins at 6:00 PM

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 8d

What does it mean to create spaces that are not only affordable & functional, but safe & sustainable?

We invite you to think about what it means to make a home in a place where housing is expensive & neighborhoods are changing, & public space matters more than ever.

www.1014.nyc/events/shape...

Not Just Livable - Lovable: Urban Quality, Human Reality and the Shape of Home

What does it mean to create spaces that are not only affordable and functional, but also joyful, safe, sustainable, and ours?

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 14d

Can we preserve family history through artificial intelligence?

On 10/11, Amy Kurzweil joins 1014 Deutschland and DAI Heidelberg for a deeply human family story exploration, diving into her graphic novel Artificial: A Love Story and the preservation of family history.

www.1014.nyc/events/artif...

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 15d

With our dynamic panel of speakers Arne Friedrich, Lindsay Krasnoff, Marc Lingenhoff, Sally Nnamani, and Sean Gregory, we left nothing but net exploring how sports play a diplomatic role in shaping cooperation, building community, and driving opportunity.

Photos: Sarah Blesener

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 15d

🍳 This Thursday, join us and the American Council on Germany for a breakfast discussion reflecting on Tamar Shapiro’s debut novel "Restitution", her experiences living and working in eastern Germany, and the continued divisions between western and eastern Germany today!

www.1014.nyc/events/legac...

Memory, Heimat, and the Legacy of Reunification: A Conversation about Restitution

A breakfast discussion with Tamar Shapiro

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 21d

Join us virtually in 1 week for our next installment of our series Let's Talk Democracy! Bots, Cyberwarfare, and the Future of Democratic Systems brings together Alexander Görlach and Thomas Weber for a conversation on the forces shaping democracy in the modern era.

www.1014.nyc/events/bots-...

Bots, Cyberwarfare, and the Future of Democratic Systems

A conversation with Thomas Weber, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, part of our on going series Let's Talk Democracy

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · 26d

This past Tuesday, we kicked off the UN General Assembly 80 week with Scalable Alternative Governance and Business Models for a Fair Data Economy!
We explored a key question: what hurdles — regulatory, cultural, and financial — must be overcome to scale these models globally?

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Sep 15

How are nature-based solutions reshaping transatlantic climate cooperation?

Join us in-person or virtually during NYC Climate Week on September 24th for a Trans-Atlantic Climate Breakfast as we explore the solutions needed to combat this rising problem.

Transatlantic Climate Breakfast with Steffi Lemke: NbS for climate

How are nature-based solutions reshaping transatlantic climate cooperation? Join us during NY Climate Week!

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Sep 11

On 9/25, Prof. Dame Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay spotlight the problems caused by car-centric urban design and showcase startups developing solutions during Moving Past Cars: 'Roadkill' Book Launch Fireside Chat & Startup Showcase with Impact Hustlers.

Register:

Moving Past Cars: 'Roadkill' Book Launch Fireside Chat & Startup Showcase

Let’s reimagine our streets, our choices, and our future—together.

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us on September 16th during UN Week for Scalable Alternative Governance and Business Models for a Fair Data Economy! Together, we align around a shared goal: rethinking the digital economy to serve the many, not the few.

🔗 Interested? Fill out the form below!
bqykcxop.formester.com/f/bkhrt5G3h

Scalable Alternative Governance and Business Models for a Fair Data Economy

A Deep-Dive on Data Cooperatives and Digital Infrastructure Solutions for Data Agency

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Sep 5

As autumn rolls in, we are ready to harvest fresh ideas, perspectives, and connections. Our trans-Atlantic partnership continues to thrive and this fall we are bringing our community together through thought-provoking panels, inspiring films, and delicious food tastings.
www.1014.nyc/updates/fall...

Looking Forward to our 2025 Fall Season

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Balancing the Game: The Fine Line of Sports Diplomacy explores sports diplomacy from multiple perspectives, discussing how governments engage through sport, how sport is used to promote inclusion, how athletes and clubs define their roles, and more!

www.1014.nyc/events/balan...

Balancing the Game: The Fine Line of Sports Diplomacy

Doors open at 6:00 PM, event begins at 6:30 PM

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Stardust Gala | September 10 at Grimm Gallery
We invite you to 1014’s annual fundraiser where art and trans-Atlantic dialogue take center stage. This year, we look to the skies with an immersive evening that blends performance, fine dining, and visionary art.

Tickets: givebutter.com/1014stardust...

1014 Stardust Gala

By 1014 Inc.

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our new series Reclaiming the City: Urban Life Reimagined with Jon Jon Wesolowski explores how some cities on both sides of the Atlantic are acting as useful places for solutions by moving traditional boundaries beyond the static viewing of culture. Explore the series:
www.1014.nyc/collections/...

Reclaiming the City: Urban Life Reimagined

A video series by the happy urbanist, Jon Jon Weslowski, produced for 1014

www.1014.nyc

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jul 31

Last night, alumni from Karlsruhe, Freiburg, and Heidelberg Universities gathered on our rooftop for drinks and networking, courtesy of 1014 and member Oliver Jakob.
As a member, you will enjoy access to our beautiful townhouse at 1014 Fifth Avenue.

Visit www.1014.nyc/become-a-mem... to learn more!

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jul 3

On Tuesday, Jon Jon Wesolowski helped us reimagine our communities. While gaining a better understanding of Low-Traffic Neighborhoods, we learned the ways cities like Barcelona, London, and Hamburg have effectively improved their streets. Thank you to @openplans.org for collaborating on this event!

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Open Plans @openplans.org · Jun 24

How can we reclaim our streets with Low-Traffic Neighborhoods?

Join the conversation with Jon Jon Wesolowski this Tuesday July 1st at 6:30PM to learn how we can create safer, more local streets.

📍Hi-Note - 188 Ave B

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-europ...

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Join 1014 and @openplans.org on July 1st at Hi-Note in the East Village with Jon Jon Wesolowski, The Happy Urbanist, as we explore how cities like Hamburg, London, and Barcelona are successfully reclaiming their local streets with the use of Low-Traffic Neighborhoods!
www.1014.nyc/events/low-t...

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are excited to share that 1014 & @munsecconf.bsky.social have entered an institutional partnership to strengthen trans-Atlantic dialogue. Together, we aim to spark conversations on global security & democracy at a pivotal time for international cooperation.
Read more: www.1014.nyc/updates/1014...

1014 and the Munich Security Conference (MSC) enter an Institutional Partnership

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 12

It was lovely gathering at Friedrichs Pontone to take a close look at Valley of Happy Pigs by Anastasiya Tarasenko. We explored themes of objectification and the world around us, even speaking with the artist! Thanks to Friedrichs Pontone, Max Lust, and Anastasiya for collaborating and joining us!

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join us on 6/18 for a virtual discussion with Tara Hariharan and Prof. Dr. Michael Hüther to explore how sovereign debt can serve as a valuable tool for financing government while also examining the risks of allowing debt to reach unsustainable levels.

Register:
www.1014.nyc/events/amass...

Amassing Sovereign Debt – U.S. out; Germany in?

Waiting room opens at 10:50 AM, event begins at 11 AM

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 6

Every step brings us closer to a new 1014: open, dynamic, and designed to bring people and ideas together.

Stay tuned — the transformation is just beginning!‍

Photos by Sarah Blesener

1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 6

Meanwhile, at the back of the building, a wall has come down to even out the rear façade — a key move that opens up more space and brings clarity and cohesion to the overall structure, boasting a new terrace and a new, larger garden space 🪻 🌿

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1014 - space for ideas @1014nyc.bsky.social · Jun 6

In the basement, a bike cellar is taking shape, making it easier (and greener!) to get to 1014 🚴‍♂️

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