Oct 19 2024

Energies | Guided Tour of 519 E 11th Street

Sat | 2PM

519 East 11th St
2PM

On the occasion of Energies, SI is pleased to present a series of tours with exhibition partners located throughout the East Village.

At 519 E 11th St, there will be a guided tour with the current board president, Rafael Jaquez, which allows visitors to access the building’s rooftop where traces of the wind turbine and solar panels – the historical point of departure of Energies – are still visible.

There will be another tour on November 2.

These tours are by appointment only. Please RSVP to rsvp@swissinstitute.net.

Rafael Jaquez is a community planning advisor and public health instructor. Over the past 35 years he has gained and developed a strong sense of community service aimed at reform and social justice. Throughout his work with numerous organizations, both in the private and public sectors, he has worked extensively, rendering his services as a Consultant and Advisor within the field of community planning; organizing and restoring middle and low income housing, Coordinator and Instructor of educational programs teaching Public Health courses – with topics of Family Life, conflict resolution and effective communication; and training professionals and institutions on the issues of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion.

Image: Residents at 519 East 11th St rooftop with solar collectors