May Architecture’s Post

Excited to be part of this panel discussion! Resiliency is something we have to routinely design for and how to best evaluate the increased frequency in storm surge, sea level rise, and appearance all need to be evaluated! Join me October 23rd to discuss!

Reimagine America Schools and CityAge, in association with the Siegel Family Endowment, brought both national and local Atlanta leaders together on Dec. 8, to discover how American neighborhoods can become more complete through a focus on equity, community, education, and work. Nearly 300 people attended the digital event to hear from Atlanta school superintendents, local foundations, and other experts. Neighborhoods where digital tools, quality housing, and other basic needs are easily accessible, and where social, physical, and digital infrastructure are integrated, are the ones that set students up for success, according to these experts. American Planning Association + APA Transportation Planning Division + APA Women & Planning Division + APA City Planning & Management + APA Federal Planning Division + American Planning Association Public Schools and Communities Division + APA California + American Planning Association NY Metro Chapter + American Planning Association - New York Upstate Chapter + Urban Planning + American Planning Association, Ohio Chapter + Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association + Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association + American Planning Association - Texas Chapter + American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter + American Planning Association - Wisconsin Chapter + American Planning Association Colorado Chapter + American Planning Association Idaho Chapter + American Planning Association-Nebraska Chapter + American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter + Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association + Delaware Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) + Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association + American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter + American Planning Association - North Carolina Chapter + American Planning Association - Oklahoma Chapter + APA Planning and Women Division + APA Los Angeles + APA Inland Empire Section + APA Orange Section + APA California - Northern + WNY APA + APA City Planning and Management Communications Team + APA Planning and Law Division + Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida + Cleveland State University - American Planning Association + Sun Coast Section - APA Florida #publicschoolplanning #schoolsandcommunities #schoolplanning #schoolplanner #publicschoolplanning #schoolandthecity #communitiesandschools #urbanschoolplanning #ruralschoolplanning #townsandschools #citiesandschools #urbanplanning #communityplanning #planning

Looking forward to this conversation tomorrow at UC Berkeley with Ben Metcalf! We will discuss examples of social housing and how to improve and increase affordable housing in CA and the nation.

This plot of land I think has the biggest chance to transform one of Experience Columbia SC most historic neighborhoods. This image showcases a 14 acre property just north of Benedict College that has sat empty for about 6 years after public housing was demolished on the site. From what I know, there are no current plans for the property. However, with the land being next to not one, but two historic HBCU colleges, I think that the land can be used to elevate the prominence and prestige of these two colleges while adding tourism to the city. Here are the plans that I think can help change this district and city in a transformational way: 1. A 5 story, 600 bed student dormitory near the corner of Oak and Richland for future Benedict students with study spaces, a new cafeteria, and mix of apartments and suite style. 2. A brand new School of Public Policy and Political Science that will strengthen and train the skills of future Politicians, City Planners, and Lawyers. 3. A state of the art museum next to Harden St. that will bring tourism to the surrounding area and unite the community behind a cause and common interest. This process could perhaps take decades and maybe there is a plan already in place for this land, but it breaks my heart to see it sitting vacantly when it could become the development that can change the atmosphere of a growing city.

Our city would benefit greatly by more formally engaging our students, both high school and university/college, because they are allowed to envision our future (as they'll be living it). The students and faculties at SDUSD, UCSD, SDSU, USD, UCSM, Palomar, Sweetwater, and City College all have the energy and ability to bring big ideas to the future of San Diego... that they can champion to build in the future. It's a powerful source of innovation that is being left on the table when discussing our long-standing housing, homeless, and climatic crises. How? Invite them to lead the vision plans for our community plan updates, our historical resources reforms, and housing action plan 3.0.

Supporting Urban Prep is crucial. Why, you may ask? Urban Prep is transforming lives, guiding young Black boys towards higher education. When Mrs. Ebony Muhammad Mitchell and Mr. Juwaun Cooper-Muhammad first entrusted their sons to Urban Prep, they could only dream of a college education for them. At Urban Prep, dreams became reality. Like and save if you believe in supporting organizations like Urban Prep that are making college dreams come true for young Black men. #UrbanPrep #EducationForAll #CollegeAdmissions #SupportBlackYouth #MinoritiesInEducation #UrbanPrepSuccessStories

In December 2023, I was invited by Courtney Christensen from Kansas City Public Library to give a keynote to open their 150th anniversary celebrations. In January I learned that ART IN THE LOOP FOUNDATION, the public art program for #KansasCity run by Downtown Council of Kansas City, had been so inspired by the talk that they had chosen #convivencia as the theme for their public art summer with KC STREETCAR AUTHORITY. This is the impact that I hoped to see from my research. In my latest newsletter, Ann Holliday and Edwing Mendez talk about how the capability of #coexistence transformed into more than 20 performances and installations. I find this story of Kansas City so inspiring. The big takeaways from it are: 1. There is no greater tool for communicating values than #publicart. 2. Public authorities have power and should use their power on how public spaces are used as a platform for the arts. 3. The biggest investments in the arts are not done by growing the cultural budget but incorporating the arts into public infrastructure. 4. Even when working on serious subjects, like downturn revitalization, do not forget play and wonder. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/e6P3Y-wc

Join the conversation on housing and educational equity in Boston, 50 years after busing. Gain insight into the current state of segregation in our city and explore potential solutions. Check out the thought-provoking Ford Hall Forum discussion by clicking the link below. #busing #boston #segregation #housing #education