Join us for our third edition of Community-Centered Design—Building Belonging, hosted by AIA New York and 3×3. The 7 LU I HSWs credit program equips architects and allied professionals with best practice tools, skills, and frameworks to lead trust-centered community engagement and design that is both inclusive and effective, shaping better outcomes for projects and the communities they serve.
Over two half-day sessions, the seminar will introduce principles, frameworks and tools supported by case studies and guided activities so participants can deepen their understanding of responsible engagement to not only support project delivery and outcomes but also to build relational infrastructure, belonging, and care in the built environment.
By the end of the workshop, participants will learn how to:
> Expand pluralistic representation, surfacing the priorities of those closest to an issue or project but historically furthest from decision-making — including future stakeholders — to guide decisions.
> Build trust and derisk, by strengthening alignment that can carry projects through implementation and beyond.
> Strengthen project delivery and outcomes, incorporating community insights that lead to more right-fit and longstanding design solutions.
> Integrate engagement workstreams into your day-to-day practice to support engagement continuity and follow-through over the long-term.
Learn more and register for the info session on October 20 here.
Schedule:
Wednesday, November 11
9:00–9:30 AM – Welcome, Breakfast, Course Overview
9:30–10:30 AM – Module 1: What Lenses Do I Bring? [1 LU | HSW]
Positionality & Reflexivity
10:45–12:00 PM – Modules 2 & 3: Who decides and is involved? [2 LU | HSW]
Power & Equity & Representation
12:00–12:30 PM – Group Reflection, Q&A, and Day 2 Preview
Thursday, November 12
9:00–9:15 AM – Day 1 Recap, Day 2 Overview, Ice-breaker
9:c15–10:15 PM – Module 4: How is trust earned? [2 LU | HSWs]
Authenticity, Transparency, & Accountability
10:15–11:45 AM – Module 5: How do we remove barriers? [2 LU|HSWs]
Access, Belonging & Care
11:45 AM –12:30 PM – Workshop
Final Reflections, Commitments to Practice, and Course Close-Out
Speakers:
Megan Marini, LEED AP, Principal, 3×3
Rajesh Sankat, Program Strategist, 3×3
Adriana Torres-Plaza, Engagement and Communications Designer, 3×3