Navigating Seattle's ever-evolving streets through poetry

The video explores Seattle's poetic grid, an initiative by Claudia Castro Luna, Seattle's first civic poet. The grid captures the city's essence through community-written poems, reflecting its diversity and rapid change. Workshops encouraged residents to share their stories, resulting in a rich tapestry of experiences. Notable contributors include Koon Woon, who used poetry to navigate mental illness, and Lily Baumgart, Seattle's youth Poet Laureate. Claudia Castro Luna's personal history of displacement informs her work, and she continues to expand the grid with new stories.

What is the primary goal of the poetic grid project initiated by Claudia Castro Luna?

• To map the geographical changes in Seattle

• To capture the essence of Seattle through poetry

• To document historical events in Seattle

• To promote tourism in Seattle

Which of the following themes is NOT mentioned in the poems of the poetic grid?

• Homelessness

• Home and memories

• Technological advancements

• Urban displacement

What is a unique feature of the poems in the poetic grid?

• They are written by professional poets only

• They focus solely on historical events

• They include poems in native languages like Spanish and Arabic

• They are all written in English

How did Koon Woon use poetry in his life?

• As a way to express joy

• As a form of entertainment

• To write about historical events

• To deal with mental illness

What inspired Lily Baumgart's poem about Volunteer Park?

• The historical significance of the park

• The giant squid in the reservoir

• The aggressive squirrels

• The architecture of the park

What role does poetry play in Claudia Castro Luna's life?

• A method to process traumatic memories

• A way to entertain others

• A hobby for leisure

• A tool for academic research

What does Claudia Castro Luna plan to do after her term as civic poet ends?

• Move to a different city

• Add more stories to the online map

• Stop writing poetry

• Focus on teaching poetry