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November 17, 2020Design Excellence in Affordable and Supportive Housing
On November 11, the AIANY Design for Aging and AIANY Woman in Architecture committees were pleased to host Akiko Kyei-Aboagye, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Urban Architectural Initiatives, Rachel Simpson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Associate, Magnusson Architecture and Planning, Laura Mascuch, Executive Director, The Supportive Housing Network of New York, Takisia L. Whites, Director of New Initiatives and Underwriting, Robert Sanborn Development; Principal and Founder, Urban Impact Capital Partners, and Emily Lehman, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Special Needs Housing, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development on an important and timely discussion focused on design excellence in affordable and supportive housing in New York City, moderated by Jen Stencel, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal, Magnusson Architecture and Planning.
It was an inspiring presentation and discussion of how shared values lead the way to realizing healthy and affordable housing that will have a lasting impact. Leaders representing the architect, client, and public agencies demonstrated how close collaboration is essential in providing access to housing—a fundamental right—to our most vulnerable communities. As the industry works to respond to a health and economic crisis, we explored strategies to provide safe, equitable, and sustainable housing. In case you missed it, you can view a complete replay here.
Design for Aging
The AIA New York Design for Aging Committee is dedicated to the needs of the aging population in an urban environment. We explore design issues, develop universal design recommendations, increase public awareness, and educate professionals in various fields, to create a more age-friendly city. We are committed to diversity in all issues, ensuring a profession capable of reaching into constituencies previously underserved and giving agency to issues of inclusion and representation. Please join us as we explore a wider range of options that promote diversity, and have a stronger influence on projects and programs in NYC and beyond.