A letter to President-elect Biden reflecting on the public health challenges and errors of the past administration’s COVID-19 response and a look at what needs to be done moving forward.
All tagged Diversity and Inclusion
Creating Space to Design a More Equitable Future: The Story of Hindsight
The Hindsight Conference looks at all aspects of planning and our cities through the lens of diversity rather than leaving it up to one panel session on diversity. From accessible conference registration fees to MWBE caterers, the conference takes diversity and equity in Planning to another level.
The BlackSpace Manifesto
In a profession where non-people of color are often planning for communities of color, BlackSpace NYC steps up as a collective of planners and other related professionals to support and be representation for these communities. Here's the BlackSpace manifesto on how they're planning for a future where Black people, Black spaces, and Black culture matter and thrive.
Sustainability for the Majority
Jordana Vazquez shares with us the tale of the Bronx. As NYC continues to reduce its impact on climate change, the low income and ethnic minority pockets can also be hotbeds for sustainability efforts.
Women's use of public space in Muslim society: Case study Chizar neighborhood, Tehran, Iran
Saba Jaberolansar takes on the division of public space in Muslim society and the shift from tradition to more recent practices.
The Power of Representation
Transportation Planner at Sam Schwartz, Armando Sullivan, reflects on his journey as a planner of color and the importance of representation in professions.