Desires of the City—A Workshop and Audio Guide

On February 28, Jewyo Rhii leads a guided workshop on storytelling, beginning with a simple but radical question, What if we reimagined stories as cities—with public squares and hideaways, quiet back alleys and bustling main streets? “Cities are all about desires,” Rhii says. Through this workshop, she invites participants to explore how narrative absorbs the social, architectural, and emotional dimensions of urban life.

Building on conversations with other local organizations, the workshop serves as the foundation for an audio guide—a walking tour that will connect visitors to Troy’s community spaces and the people who shape them. Workshop participants collaborate with Rhii to record reflections, memories, and stories that reveal new ways of experiencing the city. The collective audio guide of your city-stories will remain accessible after the event.