Patrick Tighe was a feature speaker at the AIA Los Angeles Design for Dignity Conference: Building Equitable Housing For All. The conference aimed to reach consensus and prioritize workable solutions to address the ongoing housing affordability and homelessness challenges. The session entitled “The Balancing Act”, moderated by Frances Anderton, also included Dana Cuff, Christian Ahumada, Adam Murray and Shane Phillips (UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies). The conference with continues this Friday, August 2 at Center for Communities – 4450 West Adams Blvd. LA, CA. See this link for more information. https://lnkd.in/gvyHmPu2 #housingsolutions #innovate #modularconstruction #adaptivereuse #sustainability
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Passionate Advocate for Positive Change | Director of Global Affairs & Advocacy at Habitat for Humanity International | ~15 Years of Government Relations + International Policy Expertise
Housing is the overlooked opportunity for achieving the gains we need across so many sectors - for our health, education and livelihood, and environment. It’s time for adequate and affordable housing to be a global priority. #housingforall #slumupgrading #adequatehousing #citiesforpeople
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